# Lens Closes Near Top, Marseille Slips to Fourth in Ligue 1 Round 22
The 22nd round of Ligue 1 brought mixed fortunes for the title contenders as the season approaches its climax. With just seven games remaining, the race for the championship is tightly contested, and the latest results have shifted the standings significantly.
## Lens Closes in on Top Spot
Olympique Lyonnais Lens continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Nîmes Olympique, extending their unbeaten run to eight games. Lens has now climbed to second place in the table, just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Their recent performances have shown a clinical edge in front of goal, with their defense also solidifying as one of the most reliable in the league. With the title race narrowing down, Lens’s consistency will be crucial as they aim to challenge PSG for the top spot.
## Marseille Slips to Fourth
On the other hand, Olympique de Marseille slipped to fourth place after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Montpellier HSC. Marseille had been pushing hard for a top-three finish, but their recent dip in form has seen them drop out of the reckoning. A late equalizer from Montpellier’s Gaëtan Laborde dashed Marseille’s hopes of continuing their streak. With only four games remaining, Marseille’s chances of finishing in the top three are hanging by a thread. Manager Didier Deschamps will need to rally his troops as they face a tough encounter against Lorient next.
## Conclusion
As the season nears its end, the battle for the championship is far from over. Lens’s form is a breath of fresh air for their fans, while Marseille’s slip-up has reignited the competition. With key matches looming, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining who finishes where. For now, Lens remains a serious contender, while Marseille’s title hopes are hanging in the balance.
The race for the Ligue 1 title is far from decided, and the next few weeks will be pivotal in shaping the final standings.