FC Nantes had an excellent start to 2026, winning 2-0 against Marseille, thanks to goals from Fabien Centonze and Rémy Cabella. The Marseillais had a nightmare, with the expulsions of Arthur Vermeeren and Bilal Nadir, which allowed the Canaries to take control of the match. FC Nantes thus validated its first win in Ligue 1 since October 24. The match was lively, with many scoring opportunities for both teams, but it was FC Nantes that managed to capitalize on its chances. The Canaries showed great game intelligence, confiscating the ball and forcing the Olympians to run in vain. And with this win, FC Nantes stays in the running for European spots. But the Marseillais were disappointed, with a performance below their expectations. So FC Nantes can be satisfied with its start to 2026. The match was also marked by the tribute paid to Jean-Louis Gasset, before kickoff. The Marseillais made a serious start, monopolizing the ball and multiplying passes, but the Canaries got the first dangerous situation with a shot from El-Arabi countered by Medina in his own area. FC Nantes thus took control of the match, with a goal from Fabien Centonze in the 31st minute, followed by a penalty converted by Rémy Cabella in the 88th minute.