After two consecutive losses against AJ Auxerre last season, Olympique de Marseille finally returned to victory against the Ajaïstes (1-0), this Saturday in Ligue 1. A goal from Angel Gomes allowed the Phocéens to win on Burgundian territory, in a match marked by two expulsions, those of Ulysse Garcia and Sinaly Diomandé.
At a press conference after the match, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi returned to the red card received by his left side. The Italian technician questioned the arbitration decision, while drawing a parallel with the expulsion of Derek Cornelius during the previous trip to Abbé-Deschamps.
“There are weird things happening”
“I can’t explain everything either. There was a red (from Ulisses Garcia, in the 65th), but I saw a team that was struggling. The expulsion, for me, he takes the ball first, even if his foot is a little high. When I come here, I think of (Derek) Cornelius, there are weird things (in February 2025, De Zerbi criticized the expulsion of his defender, editor’s note)”launched RDZ.
Whatever the case, this success allows OM to end their short black streak against AJA. It also strengthens the position of the French vice-champion, who remains runner-up to Paris Saint-Germain, with a two-point gap.
