Marseille Stage Late Comeback to Beat Reims 2-1, Payet Scores Dramatic Free-Kick Winner in Stoppage Time.

Marseille have secured their place in the Coupe de France final after coming from behind to beat Reims 2-1 at Stade Vélodrome on Sunday evening.

The Ligue 1 side were trailing 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Yann M'Vila, but they fought back with goals from Florian Thauvin and Romain Alessandrini in the second-half to secure a dramatic victory.

It was a remarkable comeback for Marseille, who had lost four of their previous five matches in all competitions.

Payet scores dramatic free-kick winner in stoppage time

One man who really stood out during the match was Florian Thauvin, who scored twice in the second-half to help his team secure a crucial win.

He was praised by Marseille boss Lucien Favre for his "exceptional performance" and was also named man-of-the-match by the referee.

However, it was the drama that truly captured the imagination of fans as Payet delivered one of the most incredible moments of the game in the dying seconds of extra-time.

With just three minutes remaining, Payet delivered a stunning free-kick that flew over the wall and into the top corner of the net to seal the victory for Marseille.

The goal was a true testament to Payet's skill and determination, and it will be remembered as one of the greatest moments of his career so far.

Overall, Marseille's victory is a massive boost for their chances of winning the Coupe de France, and they now face Paris Saint-Germain in the final next weekend.

For Reims, it was a disappointing exit from the competition, but they can take heart from the fact that they gave some of the best teams in Europe a run for their money.

In conclusion, Marseille's late comeback against Reims was a thrilling display of footballing brilliance, and it will go down in history as one of the great moments in French football.