OM’s Europa League Hopes Alive After Loss to Benfica: Coach Gasset Remains Hopeful

At the Luz stadium, OM struggled at the start of the match against Benfica, quickly conceding a goal from Rafa Silva (16th minute). Angel Di Maria managed to widen the gap before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang managed to keep his team alive for the second leg. Jean-Louis Gasset, OM coach, remains hopeful ahead of the return match.

Despite OM’s defeat at Benfica (1-2), optimism reigns in Marseille. Moroccan internationals Azzedine Ounahi et Amine Harit are confident for the return match, aware that the atmosphere at the Vélodrome stadium will be a considerable asset.

OM still alive in the Europa League

Trailing 2-0 in the 52nd minute of play, loon finally managed to reduce the gap thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. A crucial goal before the return match which will take place at the Vélodrome stadium next Thursday.

“We know where we are going to play, in front of whom and we know that we are capable of surpassing ourselves at home”

After the meeting, Jean-Louis Gasset drew up a rather optimistic assessment, in the columns of La Provence: “What do I remember from the match? It’s about being alive. A qualification requires both matches. We know where we are going to play, in front of whom and we know that we are capable of surpassing ourselves at home. We scored 3 goals against Shakhtar and 4 against Villarreal, we have a lot of hope. »

2024-04-12 17:15:00
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