Aubameyang’s Late Brace Seals Dramatic Victory for Marseille Over Lyon
MARSEILLE, France – Olympique de Marseille secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Olympique Lyonnais at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday, fueled by a late brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The win, marking Habib Beye’s first home match in charge of Marseille, propels the team closer to a Champions League qualification spot.
Early Lead for Lyon
Lyon drew first blood in the 3rd minute when Corentin Tolisso capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting the ball past Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. According to L’Équipe, the goal came during Beye’s debut at the Vélodrome. The Lyonnais press caught Marseille’s Aguerd and Emerson off guard, leading to a turnover and a well-placed finish from Tolisso.
Marseille Responds
Igor Paixão leveled the score for Marseille in the 52nd minute with a curling right-footed shot, igniting the home crowd. The momentum briefly swung in Lyon’s favor when Rémi Himbert scored in the 76th minute, but Aubameyang quickly responded, equalizing in the 81st minute after a corner kick.
Aubameyang Secures the Win
In stoppage time, Aubameyang completed his brace, scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute after a precise assist from Ethan Nwaneri. This dramatic finish mirrored a similar late victory for Marseille against the same opponent in September 2024, thanks to a goal from Jonathan Rowe.
Standings Implications
Marseille’s victory places them two points behind Lyon (3rd) in the Ligue 1 standings, intensifying the race for a Champions League berth. The win provides a much-needed boost for Marseille, who had been struggling for consistency prior to Beye’s arrival.
Lineups
Marseille: Gerónimo Rulli; Timothy Weah, Nayef Aguerd, Benjamin Pavard, Emerson Palmieri; Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Mason Greenwood, Arthur Vermeeren, Quinten Timber; Igor Paixão, Amine Gouiri.
Lyon: Dominik Greif; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhaté, Ruben Kluivert; Corentin Tolisso, Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton; Endrick, Noah Nartey, Abner Vinícius.
Source: beIN SPORTS, Olympique Lyonnais, OneFootball