Murillo seals stoppage-time winner as Marseille beat Strasbourg 2-1

Marseille secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau on Friday, Michael Amir Murillo converting a stoppage-time rebound to clinch the win after the hosts had taken the lead in the second half. The result completed a stirring week for Marseille, who had beaten Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week, while leaving both clubs level on points near the top of Ligue 1.

Strasbourg took the lead in the 49th minute through Abdoul Ouattara, a strike that was confirmed after a lengthy video review, according to match reports. Marseille looked to have rescued a point when veteran Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacted quickest to a rebound and equalized in the 78th, capitalizing after goalkeeper Mike Penders spilled an initial shot. In stoppage time Penders pushed a header from substitute Robinio Vaz onto the crossbar, but the rebound fell to Murillo who fired in a first-time finish to send the away supporters into celebration.

The win was Marseille's second high-profile result this week and followed Monday's shock 1-0 victory over PSG. With the latest outcome, Marseille moved to the top of the standings by goal difference but remained level on points with...