OM THRASH TOULOUSE 6-1: BATSHUAYI SHINES IN PHOCÉENS’ REBOUND WIN
Finally, a real comeback! After five painful defeats since the start of 2015, Olympique de Marseille found their spark again with an emphatic 6-1 away win over Toulouse, reigniting their title hopes in Ligue 1.
🔥 First-Half Blitz
OM flew out of the blocks with a stunning 4-0 lead at halftime:
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2′ – ⚽ Michy Batshuayi (his first of the night)
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6′ – ⚽ Baptiste Aloe
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20′ – ❌ Own goal by Moubandje
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44′ – ⚽ Batshuayi again, capping a brilliant brace
⚽ Second Half Fireworks
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77′ – ⚽ Wissam Ben Yedder salvaged a bit of pride for Toulouse
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78′ – ⚽ André Ayew quickly restored Marseille’s four-goal cushion
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89′ – ⚽ André-Pierre Gignac put the final nail in the coffin
📈 League Standings Update
With this resounding win, Marseille moves back into the title race:
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🔹 OM: 53 points (1 game in hand)
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🔹 PSG: 53 points (1 game in hand)
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🔹 Lyon: 54 points (1 game in hand)
🤔 Bielsa’s Future?
Coach Marcelo Bielsa has remained coy about his future, saying earlier this week that it’s “too early” to decide if he’ll stay beyond this season. But if OM keeps this form up, fans and management will certainly hope El Loco stays put.
Next up: a crucial title race showdown looms…
