Marseille have climbed back into the top three of Ligue 1, pending the outcome of LOSC’s match, thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao and Hamed Traoré. Marseille have also opened up a three-point lead over Monaco following the latter’s heavy defeat to PFC.
In Spain, Real Madrid have handed Barcelona a clear run at the Spanish title. Meanwhile, in England, reigning champions Liverpool will attempt to turn their fortunes around today as they navigate a prolonged spell of turbulence.
In other news, the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals begins with a match between Moroccan clubs AS FAR and Renaissance de Berkane. AS FAR manager Alexandre Santos has described this two-legged tie as “decisive” for the future of his club.
Finally, in tennis, Monégasque player Valentin Vacherot, last year’s revelation, is continuing his fine form. After defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Monte Carlo tournament quarter-finals, the 27-year-old will face Carlos Alcaraz today for a place in the final.