OM put up the barbed wire

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM put up the barbed wire

Thanks in particular to enormous solidarity in the money-time, the Marseillais obtained a precious victory Thursday evening in Athens against AEK (0-2). OM regains the lead of its group in the Europa League.

OM had not won away from the Vélodrome stadium this season. This is no longer the case since Thursday evening and the success obtained with conviction and determination on the pitch of AEK Athens (0-2), on behalf of the 4e day of the Europa League.

This victory puts Gennaro Gattuso’s players back at the top of group B with a one point lead over Brighton and above all four over their evening opponent, already beaten in Marseille a fortnight ago during the first leg match (3- 1).

The final phase of the C3 is getting closer for the Olympians who opened the scoring in Greece with a diving header from Mbemba from a corner (0-1, 25e), before freeing himself in added time thanks to Sarr benefiting from Veretout’s offering (0-2, 90e+3).

Vitinha, twice, came close to worsening the score in favor of OM (62e80e). Deprived of Rongier (injured for several months) and Aubameyang, the Marseillais were also able to count on a formidable Lopez. Sufficiently criticized, rightly so, since the start of the season, the Spanish goalkeeper deserves praise.

The former AS Roma player made five decisive saves, including two huge ones at the start of the second half (51e55e). Lopez held on again at the end of the match in the form of attack and defense (89e90e+1.90e+6).

OM showed great solidarity in this money-time without giving the impression of weakening physically. This last point must particularly satisfy Gennaro Gattuso.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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