Marseille played a match for honor in the Champions League against Napoli, hoping to salvage some pride. After opening the scoring through A. Ayew, Naples quickly responded, taking the lead with goals from G. Inler (22nd) and G. Higuain (24th). Thauvin brought hope for Marseille in the 64th minute, but G. Higuain scored the winning goal in the 75th minute, securing a 3-2 victory for Napoli.
Despite the defeat, Marseille almost came out with their heads held high. Coach Elie Baup expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, acknowledging the tough draw they faced against strong opponents. He praised his team’s efforts, especially in the 4-3-3 formation, stating that they showed the desire to press the opponent and play aggressively.
