Marseille beat Nice 1-0 in a thrilling match on Saturday evening, leaving the Ligue 1 side just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

The match was a tense affair with both teams creating numerous chances to score, but it was Marseille who ultimately claimed victory thanks to a goal from substitute Florian Thauvin in the 78th minute.

Nice had created some good opportunities throughout the game, particularly through their wingers and attacking midfielders, but they were unable to convert them into goals.

Marseille's victory means that they now sit just one point behind PSG at the top of the table, while Nice remain in third place.

Both sides will be looking to build on their recent form as they continue their pursuit of the league title.

Overall, it was a closely contested match between two strong teams, with both teams showing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds for both Marseille and Nice.