Marseille beats Clermont with Payet, Undav, and Guendouzi each scoring 3-0.

# Marseille Secures Comfortable Win Over Clermont

Marseille continued their strong form in Ligue 1 with a convincing 3-0 victory over Clermont on Saturday. The match, held at Stade Velodrome, saw three different scorers from Marseille, who dominated from start to finish.

The first half was goalless, but Marseille exploded in the second half, with Payet, Undav, and Guendouzi each finding the net in a 3-0 thriller. The win strengthens Marseille's position at the top of the table, while Clermont will need to regroup for their next fixture.

## Marseille Dominates with Payet, Undav, and Guendouzi Each Scoring

Marseille's victory was built on a solid defensive performance and clinical finishing. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when Payet converted a penalty after Clermont's Romain Gravil had been sent off for a foul on Gaëtan Laborde. Payet's penalty was his first goal of the season, and the striker added to his tally with a well-taken goal in the 66th minute, finishing a neat counter-attack.

Just two minutes later, Undav made it 3-0 with a powerful strike from outside the box. The goal, which flew into the top corner, was a highlight of the match. Guendouzi capped off the scoring in stoppage time, slotting home a low shot after a well-organized move.

## Manager's Reaction

Marseille boss Igor Tudor praised his side's overall performance, stating: "We controlled the game from the start. The defense was solid, and the midfield worked well. It's a good win, especially with three different scorers. We'll take this confidence into our next game."

## Match Analysis

Marseille's victory underlined their growing confidence under Tudor. The team has now won their last three games in all competitions and looks poised to challenge for a top-four finish this season. Clermont, meanwhile, struggled to create chances and paid the price for Gravil's early red card.

The match also highlighted Marseille's ability to adapt to different playing styles, as they adjusted well to Clermont's high press and countered effectively.

## Looking Ahead

With the win, Marseille moves to 13th place in Ligue 1, three points behind Paris Saint-Germain in fourth position. Clermont, who drop to 17th, will need to improve defensively and offensively in their next game against Nîmes Olympique.

Marseille's clinical finishing and tactical discipline will be key as they aim to build on this result and push further up the table in the coming weeks.