The game: 2-3
Doubled by Monaco, joined by Lens, OM had to show their muscles against Toulouse and their fiery attack. The PSG dolphin, whom he will face next Sunday (8:45 p.m.), responded by winning 3-2. Igor Tudor’s men took 29 points in twelve trips: an impressive record far from their bases.
They did not have it easy, since they were behind at the break (0-1, goal from Dallinga in the 4th). But the entry of Malinovsky in place of Ounahi and the instructions of their coach (more aggressiveness, tighter lines, more direct play) boosted the Olympians. Very good, the central defender Chancel Mbemba equalized on a ball badly returned by Spierings (52nd). Another corner was fatal to the TFC, Aboukhlal’s clearance having been volleyed by Ünder at the far post (59th). In the 78th, the powerful Tavares forced fate by crossing his shot from the right in front of Desler and Rouault.
Beaten at the Vélodrome on December 28 (1-6), the Violets looked their opponents in the eye. They have long shown a rather impressive maturity and had a break point in the 18th minute: Pau Lopez then won twice ahead of Dallinga and Rouault. A turning point. Tired in the second period, positioned less high, they did not give up and were able to come back to 2-3, on a superb recovery from the incoming Onaiwu (87th). A third defeat at home against the three members of the podium (0-3 against PSG, 0-2 against Monaco and therefore 2-3 this Sunday). A statistic that should not make the pretty promoted purple blush.
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Marseille have won their last six trips to Ligue 1, the best current series. Nobody does better in the five major European championships (Barcelona, six as well).
The fact: what an advertisement for the L1!
Highly anticipated, this match between two of the most in-form teams of 2023 has kept all its promises and made great publicity for the L1, a few hours after the incredible PSG-Lille (4-3). Throughout the game, the intensity was impressive, with both teams forcing the opposition to lose balls with very high pressing. Technically interesting, Toulouse dominated a first period with 17 shots in total. After the break, OM leveled up and tipped the game in their favour. The 30,000 spectators at the Stadium magnified this shock.
