Marseille will go all out for the three points that could help them qualify for the Champions League as they host an already-relegated Strasbourg at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday.

The last week has been a mixed one for Marseille who lost the Coupe de France final to arch-enemies Paris St Germain last weekend but then beat Auxerre 2-1 to move level on points with Lille in the race for the last Champions League spot.

With Lille facing champions Lyon this weekend, the opportunity is there for Marseille to qualify for Europe's top club competition.

"The best therapy was victory after the failure at the Stade de France," said defender Habib Beye in reference to the lost final and the subsequent win over Auxerre.

"We proved the group was united and of a high standard."

Beye, a former Strasbourg player, is not counting on any help from the Alsatians despite their relegation.

"That is a trap, we must not believe it will be easy," he said.

Striker Mamadou Niang, another former Strasbourg player and another Senegal international, agrees.

"We must give all we have against Strasbourg because they will have nothing to lose and will play in a very relaxed way," he said.

"I know their mentality. They are proud and will do their best until the end even if they are sure to be demoted."

Marseille coach Jean Fernandez has no suspended players but will be without striker Michael Pagis who sprained his knee.

Strasbourg coach Jacky Dugueperoux, facing the sack a year before his contract expires, will be without concussed striker Amara Diane.