In the latest round of the French Ligue 1 football season, Marseille defeated Reims by a score of 2-1 on Saturday evening. The match was played at Stade Vélodrome, and it saw both teams playing with high intensity throughout the game.

The first half of the match was dominated by Marseille as they created several chances to score. However, Reims were resilient and managed to keep the score level until halftime. In the second half, Marseille took control of the game and scored their first goal through a header from a corner kick by defender Mathieu Debuchy.

Reims responded immediately, scoring two goals in the space of three minutes through goals from striker Jonathan Bamba and midfielder Jean-Kévin Augustin. The match entered extra-time, and the tension was palpable as both teams attempted to break the deadlock.

In the final moments of the match, Marseille's captain Florian Thauvin stepped up to take a penalty kick. He missed his attempt, but the referee awarded a penalty for handball by Reims' goalkeeper. Payet stepped up to take the spot-kick and converted it with ease, giving Marseille a one-goal lead.

With only four minutes left in the match, Marseille's winger Bertrand Traoré received a yellow card for a foul on Reims' midfielder Florian Wieder. This gave Reims a man advantage, but Marseille held firm and managed to hold on for the win.

Overall, it was a thrilling match that saw both teams play with great passion and skill. It was also notable for Payet's late equalizer and his contribution to the team's victory. With this win, Marseille moves closer to securing a top-four finish in the league table, while Reims remains in the relegation zone.