Marseille and Clermont Auvergne played out a thrilling encounter at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday night in what was a match that had everything.

The match started off with Marseille taking control of the game and dominating possession, but it wasn't until the 28th minute when they finally broke through thanks to a goal from Dimitri Payet. The French striker scored his first goal for the club since he joined them last summer, and it proved to be the turning point of the match.

Payet's goal was followed by two more from fellow Frenchman Anthony Rudiger Undav and Nicolas Pépé, who both scored in the second half. The third goal came from a penalty kick awarded to Marseille in the 66th minute, and it was taken by goalkeeper Mathieu Gardent.

The match ended 3-0 in favor of Marseille, who now have a chance to secure their place in the top four of the Ligue 1 table. It was a dominant performance from Marseille, who showed why they are one of the best teams in France this season.

For Clermont Auvergne, it was a disappointing evening as they struggled to create any real opportunities against such a strong opposition. They were unable to find the back of the net despite having a number of chances, and it was a frustrating night for them.

Overall, this was a great match between two of the best teams in France, and it was a testament to the quality of football that is being produced in Ligue 1. Both teams put in a great performance, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in their remaining matches of the season.