This game is in the Ligue 1, kick off at 17:00 on Saturday 23 November 2024.
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Lens v Marseille Ligue 1
Lens is a newly promoted team in Ligue 1 after spending several years in the lower divisions, while Marseille is one of the traditional powerhouses in French football.
Lens finished 7th in the 2020-2021 Ligue 1 season, their first season back in the top flight, while Marseille finished 5th.
Marseille has won the Ligue 1 title 9 times in their history, with their most recent title coming in the 2009-2010 season.
Lens has a strong youth academy and has produced talented players like Raphael Varane, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and Serge Aurier.
Marseille's iconic stadium, the Stade Velodrome, has a seating capacity of over 67,000, making it one of the largest stadiums in France.
Lens and Marseille have a long-standing rivalry known as the "Choc du Nord-Sud," which adds extra spice to their meetings on the pitch.