Aubameyang’s Late Goals Secure Marseille Victory Over Lyon in Ligue 1

Marseille defeated Lyon 3-2 in a thrilling Ligue 1 match at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in the closing minutes to secure the win for the home side.

Match Highlights

Lyon opened the scoring early in the match with a goal from Corentin Tolisso in the 3rd minute. Marseille responded with Igor Paixão leveling the score in the 54th minute. Lyon regained the lead through Rémi Himbert in the 76th minute, but Aubameyang’s quickfire double – in the 81st and 90+1st minutes – completed the comeback for Marseille.

Key Stats

• Marseille: 3 goals, 7 shots on goal, 52% possession
• Lyon: 2 goals, 6 shots on goal, 48% possession

Standings

With this result, Olympique Lyonnais remains in third place with 45 points, while Olympique de Marseille moves to within two points, holding fourth place with 43 points.

Lineups

Marseille: Rulli, Aguerd, Balerdi, Emerson, Weah, Højbjerg, Kondogbia, Traoré, Timber, Paixão, Aubameyang.

Lyon: Greif, Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Kluivert, Tolisso, Tessmann, Morton, Endrick, Nartey, Vinícius.

What’s Next

Marseille will look to continue their push for a Champions League spot in their next Ligue 1 fixture, while Lyon will aim to regain momentum after this disappointing defeat.