Olympique de Marseille secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France with a convincing 3-0 victory over Stade Rennais at the Stade Vélodrome. The result continues Marseille’s strong form in the competition and keeps their hopes of domestic silverware alive this season.
Marseille opened the scoring early, asserting control of the match and maintaining consistent pressure throughout the game. Mason Greenwood found the net, contributing significantly to the win and continuing his recent run of form for the club. His goal added to a well-rounded offensive performance by the home side, who managed to break down Rennes’ defense with pace and efficiency.
The match saw Marseille dictate possession and tempo, with the midfield delivering accurate passes and maintaining structure. Rennes struggled to create clear opportunities against Marseille’s organized back line and had limited chances to test the goalkeeper. The visitors’ attempts to get back into the game were met with resistance, as Marseille remained compact and disciplined defensively.
Marseille extended their lead with further goals from other contributors, confirming their dominance in the match and sealing the result before the final whistle. The victory saw positive contributions from multiple areas of the pitch, reflecting the cohesion and direction shown by the coaching staff and players.
With the win, Marseille moves into the final eight of the Coupe de France, joining fellow quarterfinalists in the next stage of the historic domestic competition. The club will now prepare for its next fixture, keeping focus on progressing further in the knockout tournament while also managing league commitments.
Rennes, who had been aiming for a deeper run in the cup, will now turn their attention back to the league as they look to regroup after the defeat. For Marseille, the result underscores their potential this season as they chase cup success and steady league performance.
