THE FUSE

With their batteries recharged, the focus now shifts back to domestic duties. Marseille currently sit third in the Ligue 1 table with 49 points, trailing behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain and second-placed Lens. Their recent 1-0 triumph over Auxerre on Friday has kept them firmly in the race for European qualification spots. Next up, they face a challenging home fixture against fifth-placed Lille on Sunday. Following that encounter, they will travel to face Monaco on April 5, before hosting Metz a few days later.