The cheat sheet of Marseille – Lyon: A slap that weighs more than three points

The game: Marseille dominates sterilely, Lyon realistic

The players: Milik too fair, Gusto solid

Aligned at the forefront, Arkadiusz Milik did not live up to his reputation. The Pole was unable to conclude twice in the first period on great occasions, initiated by the metronome Dimitri Payet. And OM paid cash in the second half, where the Lyonnais took advantage of their every opportunity. If Moussa Dembélé – who caused some problems for William Saliba – weighed with all his weight by being involved in the first two goals, Malo Gusto delivered an XXL performance in his lane – especially after the break -.

The tweet

It’s the action that makes people talk. And could have changed a lot of things. In the 25th, Moussa Dembélé countered a cross from Gerson with his arm in the area by tackling. But Antony Gautier, the referee of the meeting, did not flinch after discussion with his assistants. Much to the chagrin of the Olympians. And to the misunderstanding of many observers.

State: 33%

Lyon likes to play OM. With eight wins, six draws and just one defeat in their last 15 meetings, OL are enjoying the “Olympicos”. And at the Vélodrome, the Rhodaniens have even got into the habit of flambé, as Opta points out.

The stat (bis): 25

Marseille has a problem this season at home. Despite the support of their supporters, OM have got into the habit of stalling on their lawn. The Marseille club thus took only 29 points out of a possible 54 this season on home soil. The Olympians have therefore dropped 25 points and are only the ninth home team in the L1. Unworthy of the Velodrome. Fortunately, Payet and co are traveling well (1st report outside).

The declaration: Peter Bosz (Lyon coach)

The question: Why did OM lose more than three points this Sunday evening?

If OL still hope to go to Europe with this victory, Lyon may have left some regrets this Sunday to their supporters who may regret not having seen their players with this desire to defend together all season. But this “Olympico” especially revives the race for the podium. With one observation: OM may have lost more than three points this Sunday evening on their lawn.

If the Phocaeans remain second behind Paris SG, they have especially seen their competitors Stade Rennais (3rd, 62 pts) and Monaco (4th, 62 pts) come back to three small lengths. Which raises some questions in this final sprint. Beaten twice in a row this week and slapped this Sunday at home, are the Phocaeans paying for the repetition of the efforts when they are on two counts with the Europa League Conference? Sunday, in any case, they lacked accuracy and rhythm as they accumulated meetings for a month.

In order not to be scared and to keep control of their end of the year, Jorge Sampaoli’s proteges will have to quickly evacuate this frustration and this mental wear and tear to bounce back on Thursday against Feyenoord Rotterdam, in the semi-final return of the Europa League Conference (Editor’s note: 3-2 defeat in the first leg). History to avoid a new disillusion, which could have repercussions on the end of the Marseille season while a shock against Rennes awaits the Marseillais on May 14 before a last duel against Strasbourg to conclude this exercise of L1.