In the match they played this Thursday at the Velodromo, O. Marsella and Brighton were unable to take advantage despite having scored twice each in the match corresponding to date 2 of group B.
The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Chancel Mbemba (18′ 1T) and Jordan Veretout (19′ 1T). While the away goals were scored by Pascal Gross (8′ 2T) and João Pedro (42′ 2T, penalty).
The figure of the meeting was João Pedro. The Brighton and Hove striker scored 1 goal.
Jordan Veretout was also key in the Velodrome. The Olympique de Marseille midfielder stood out against Brighton and Hove as he scored 1 goal and kicked the goal twice.
It was a closely contested match with fouls on both sides. There were a large number of reprimands: Pascal Gross, Jöel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Ismaïla Sarr, Jonathan Clauss, Leonardo Balerdi and Evan Ferguson.
The coach of O. Marseille, Gennaro Gattuso, arranged a 4-5-1 formation on the field with Pau López in goal; Jonathan Clauss, Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi and Michael Murillo on the defensive line; Jordan Veretout, Valentin Rongier, Iliman Ndiaye, Amine Harit and Joaquín Correa in the middle; and Pierre Aubameyang in attack.
For their part, those led by Roberto De Zerbi stood with a 4-5-1 strategy with Jason Steele between the three sticks; Jöel Veltman, Jan van Hecke, Lewis Dunk and Tariq Lamptey in defense; Mahmoud Dahoud, Pascal Gross, Solly March, Ansu Fati and Kaoru Mitoma in midfield; and Danny Welbeck up front.
The referee appointed for the match was Mykola Balakin.
O. Marseille will host AEK on the next matchday, while Brighton will host Ajax at the American Express Community Stadium.
With 2 points, Olympique de Marseille is in second place in Group B. For its part, Brighton and Hove is in fourth place with 1 unit.
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