After a promising start to the season with three consecutive victories, Olympique de Marseille faced a downturn, experiencing two consecutive defeats and a draw against Bastia in Ligue 1. These results reflected the team’s poor preparation, marked by a lack of victories in friendly matches.
In the 5th day of Ligue 1, Marseille faced Monaco at home, and despite taking the lead with a goal from Lucas Mendes, they were ultimately defeated with goals from Falcao and Rivière, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Monaco. This win propelled Monaco to the top of the league standings.
In the Champions League, Marseille faced Arsenal at home in a challenging group. Despite a spirited effort, they were defeated by Arsenal with goals from Walcott and Ramsey, with Jordan Ayew managing to score a consolation goal in injury time (2-1).
In the 6th day of Ligue 1, Marseille encountered difficulties against Bastia, resulting in a goalless draw (0-0). Bastia effectively neutralized Marseille’s gameplay, excelling in duels and responding effectively in different areas of the game. Marseille’s defensive line, including Squilacci, was fortunate as Bastia hit the crossbar, and a potential handball by Rod Fanni in the penalty area went unpunished.
These series of results represented a challenging period for Olympique de Marseille, and the team faced the need to regroup and bounce back in the subsequent matches.
