Marseille clinch perfect Liverpool warm-up win</p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> PARIS (AFP) - Marseille warmed up for Tuesday's do-or-die Champions League clash against Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Monaco in the French championship on Saturday. The win, their fifth of the season, also eased Marseille's relegation fears. Central defender Julien Rodriguez, in the 53rd minute, and skipper Lorik Cana (70), both scored headed goals as Marseille moved up to 11th in the table ahead of Saturday's later matches. For Monaco, it was their first defeat in six matches. A win on Tuesday will put Marseille into the knockout rounds of the Champions League. Coach Eris Gerets praised the support his team received on Saturday and said their backing will prove crucial at the Stade Velodrome against Liverpool. "There's been a change in the behaviour of our fans," said Gerets. "I'm pleasantly surprised by the support we had throughout the 90 minutes. On Tuesday, against Liverpool, we will need even a little more." Later Saturday, six-time champions Lyon, who have a five-point lead over Nancy in the French title race, travel to Caen after failing in their bid to postpone the game ahead of Wednesday's Champions League key clash with Rangers. Coach Alain Perrin admitted that their line-up in Normandy would be taken with one eye on the trip to Ibrox where they need to win to make sure of a place in the next round. Second-placed Nancy need a win against Valenciennes to keep in touch with Lyon who have 37 points after 16 games. But Pablo Correa's side face a stiff test against Valenciennes, who are in fifth position despite having taken just five points on their travels. Mid-table Lens will be looking to maintain their winning momentum against visiting Le Mans who are fourth with the second best forward line in the league despite having one of the worst defensive records. Elsewhere, Sochaux desperately need a result at Lorient, while Toulouse who are now seven games without a win host Lille; Rennes travel to Strasbourg and Metz visit St Etienne. On Sunday, third-placed Bordeaux travel to Nice, while floundering PSG desperately need a result at relegation rivals Auxerre.</div></p>
