In the January transfer window, Marseille paid Portuguese club Braga €32 million ($A52 million) for Vitinha, although the 23-year-old had not scored in his previous eight games before arriving. In just two minutes, he gave the home team the lead against Patrick Kisnorbo's Melbourne City team at Stade Velodrome. He skillfully turned and sent a shot just under the crossbar. In the 41st and 64th minutes, respectively, winger Cengiz Under of Turkey made it 2-0, then Vitinha added a goal after defender Sead Kolasinac headed a corner attempt against the post.
A late consolation goal didn't do anything to save Troyes from relegation; the team is 10 points outside the safety zone. It was a relief for Marseille, who had lost their previous five home league games while having the best away record in the league.