Olympique de Marseille faced a disappointing outcome in the UEFA Champions League this year. The team experienced a 2-1 defeat against Napoli on their home turf, leading to frustration among the fans. Callejon scored in the 42nd minute, and D. Zapata added another goal in the 62nd minute for Napoli. André Ayew, assisted by his brother Jordan Ayew, scored a consolation goal for OM in the 86th minute.
Elie Baup, the coach of Olympique de Marseille, acknowledged the challenges of being in a difficult group and emphasized the need to focus on upcoming matches in Ligue 1. Despite the setbacks, Baup expressed the team’s commitment to their game project and urged the players to stay focused on the upcoming fixtures.
The defeats in the Champions League have made the path to qualification for the knockout stage challenging for Marseille. Baup recognized the sensitivity of the situation and emphasized the importance of quickly regrouping for the upcoming league matches.