OM has the possibility of validating its ticket for the round of 16, or even the 8th, of the Europa League from this Thursday.
In difficulty on the national scene, Olympique de Marseille remains on good momentum in the Europa League. First in their group with 8 points on the clock, the Phocéens welcome Ajax Amsterdam this Thursday evening (9 p.m.) at the Vélodrome stadium, on the occasion of the 5th and penultimate day of the group stage, with the possibility of qualify for the rest of the competition.
Indeed, OM can validate their ticket for the round of 16 of the C3 in the event of a victory against the Dutch this Thursday. A draw could also qualify Gennaro Gattuso’s men if at the same time AEK Athens does not win against Brighton.
The Olympians can also qualify directly for the round of 16 in the event of success against Ajax and Brighton’s defeat against AEK Athens. A scenario which could finally free Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who will then continue with the receptions of Rennes and Lyon in Ligue 1.
In summary:
OM qualified for the round of 16 if…
- Victory against Ajax Amsterdam
- Draw against Ajax Amsterdam and AEK Athens do not win against Brighton
OM qualified directly for the round of 16 if…
- Victory against Ajax Amsterdam and defeat of Brighton against AEK Athens
