Soccer-Marseille's Champions League future gloomy after Eintracht loss

Olympique de Marseille's chances of reaching the knockout phase of the Champions League were dented when they were beaten 1-0 at home by Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, their second defeat in as many games. Marseille next host Sporting while Tottenham will travel to Frankfurt in the next round of matches on Oct. 4.

Olympique de Marseille's chances of reaching the knockout phase of the Champions League were dented when they were beaten 1-0 at home by Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, their second defeat in as many games. OM, who lost five of their six games in the 2020-21 season, fell victim to a Jesper Lindstrom second-half goal that put Europa League champions Eintracht in third place in Group D on three points.

Sporting lead with a maximum six points after beating second-placed Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Marseille next host Sporting while Tottenham will travel to Frankfurt in the next round of matches on Oct. 4. (Writing by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)

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