Olympique de Marseille faced a challenging defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, losing the match 3-0. The French club struggled against Dortmund’s fast counterattacks and tactically organized formation, leaving the Phocaeans with a bitter taste.
Andre Ayew, who played his 22nd Champions League match that evening, expressed his disappointment, acknowledging that Dortmund is a level above Marseille. He emphasized the need to learn from the match and grow, highlighting that conceding counter goals in away matches is not acceptable in the UCL. Ayew also mentioned the team’s reliance on defenders’ skills in aerial duels.
Despite the defeat, Ayew noted some positives from the first half and suggested there was a missed penalty opportunity for Saber Khalifa. Looking forward, Ayew stressed the importance of shifting focus to the upcoming match against PSG.
Rod Fanni, commenting on the club site, acknowledged Dortmund as a very good team and highlighted that Marseille fell short of their potential. Fanni noted the lack of simplicity and the team’s struggle to make the right choices on the pitch. He recognized the class difference and the need to improve, emphasizing that there are lessons to be learned from the match. Fanni also expressed optimism about the team’s capacity to do better in the future and urged against burying themselves in disappointment, emphasizing the importance of correction and learning.
