MARSEILLE, France (Interstat) — Lille opened its Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 road upset of Marseille on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Orange Vélodrome.

Ethan Nwaneri put Lille ahead in the 43rd minute before teammate Thomas Meunier doubled the lead in the 49th. Marseille’s Olivier Giroud scored a late consolation goal in the 86th.

The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored Marseille. The victory gives Lille a winning start in league play, while Marseille begins its campaign with a loss. The match was marked by early disciplinary action, with three yellow cards issued in the 13th minute alone.