The French football league Marseille defeated their rivals Monaco on Sunday, securing their place in the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage.

The match was played at the Stade Vélodrome, with Marseille coming out victorious after a hard-fought battle against Monaco. The win saw them secure a spot in the top four of the league table and thus qualify for the Champions League.

The victory came as a huge relief for the team, who had been struggling to maintain their form throughout the season. It was also a significant boost for their fans, who have been waiting for their team to return to winning ways after a disappointing start to the campaign.

The result means that Marseille will face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the first round of the Champions League. They will be hoping to make the most of their chance to progress further into the competition and potentially reach the quarter-finals.

For Monaco, the defeat was a bitter disappointment, but they can take comfort from the fact that they still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League if they manage to finish in the top three of the league table.

Overall, the victory is a huge moment for Marseille, who will now look to continue their impressive form in the upcoming matches. For Monaco, it's another setback, but they can still hope to bounce back in the coming weeks.