Union Saint-Gilloise 2-3 Olympique Marseille: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Union Saint-Gilloise 2-3 Olympique Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Olympique Marseille secured a 3-2 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in a competitive encounter. The hosts took an early lead when Anan Khalaili scored in the fifth minute, assisted by Rob Schoofs, but Marseille responded quickly with Igor Paixão equalising in the 15th minute, assisted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marseille then pulled ahead before the break as Mason Greenwood netted in the 41st minute, again with an assist from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, building on their recent form that included a strong win over Newcastle United.

In the second half, Greenwood extended Marseille’s lead to 3-1 in the 58th minute, assisted by Matt O’Riley, though Union Saint-Gilloise fought back with Khalaili’s second goal in the 71st minute. Despite late pressure and several yellow cards for the hosts, including one for Promise David in the 90th minute, Marseille held firm to claim the points. This result continues Union’s poor run, with four losses in their last five matches, while Marseille build momentum after back-to-back wins.

Marseille dominated possession with 59% compared to Union’s 41%, allowing them to control much of the game’s tempo and create more structured attacks, though the close successful dribbles—56 for Marseille and 55 for Union—suggest both sides were effective in individual battles. The visitors edged corners 3-2, reflecting their slight territorial advantage, while Union’s four yellow cards against Marseille’s one indicate a more frantic defensive effort from the hosts, potentially disrupting their rhythm. Substitutions played a role too, with Union using all five—such as Sofiane Boufal replacing Rob Schoofs and Promise David coming on for Raul Florucz at 64 minutes—while Marseille made four changes, including Leonardo Balerdi replacing Timothy Weah at half-time, helping them manage the game.

Assists favoured Marseille at 2-1, underlining their sharper final-third play, and the lack of penalties or red cards kept the match flowing without major stoppages.

The match swung early with Anan Khalaili’s fifth-minute goal for Union Saint-Gilloise, but Marseille turned it around through Igor Paixão’s 15th-minute equaliser and Mason Greenwood’s brace in the 41st and 58th minutes, the latter shifting momentum decisively. Union’s response came via Khalaili’s 71st-minute strike, yet disciplinary issues mounted with yellow cards for Christian Burgess at 59 minutes, Adem Zorgane at 68 minutes, Ousseynou Niang at 80 minutes, and Promise David at 90 minutes, alongside VAR checks on Kevin Mac Allister at 77 minutes and Promise David at 90+1’.

Substitutions influenced the flow, with Union’s double change at 64 minutes seeing Sofiane Boufal replace Rob Schoofs and Promise David come on for Raul Florucz, while Marseille’s half-time switch of Leonardo Balerdi for Timothy Weah helped stabilise their defence after Weah’s earlier yellow card at 28 minutes.

Union Saint-Gilloise lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed for defensive solidity but exposed them on the counter, with Anan Khalaili proving key in attack through his two goals. Partnerships like Rob Schoofs assisting Khalaili early on highlighted midfield creativity, though changes such as Mathias Rasmussen replacing Kamiel Van De Perre and Marc Giger coming on for Kevin Rodríguez at 82 minutes aimed to refresh the forward line. Players like Christian Burgess and Adem Zorgane anchored the back, but yellow cards disrupted their rhythm.

Olympique Marseille deployed a 3-4-1-2 shape that emphasised attacking width and support for forwards, with Mason Greenwood’s brace and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s two assists showcasing effective partnerships in the final third. Igor Paixão added dynamism on the wing with his goal, while midfielders like Matt O’Riley contributed an assist before Bilal Nadir replaced him at 69 minutes. Defensive adjustments, such as Leonardo Balerdi replacing Timothy Weah at 46 minutes, bolstered stability after Weah’s yellow card.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Anan Khalaili, who stood out for Union Saint-Gilloise with his two goals that kept the hosts in contention despite the defeat. He created one big chance and delivered three key passes, demonstrating sharp finishing and playmaking ability in attack. His efforts were a bright spot in a tough game for Union.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Olympique Marseille (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Galatasaray (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Inter (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Newcastle United (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Atalanta (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Sporting CP (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Ajax (H)

Union Saint-Gilloise have just suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Olympique Marseille, extending their poor recent form with only one win in their last five matches and leaving them in 25th place on six points. They now face Sporting Charleroi on 14 December 2025 at 17:30, a fixture that offers a chance to climb away from the lower reaches of the table and regain some confidence. With points at a premium, this match could be crucial in turning around their season.

Olympique Marseille have just claimed a 3-2 away win over Union Saint-Gilloise, building on their recent form with three victories in the last five games and positioning them 16th on nine points. Their next challenge is against Monaco on 14 December 2025 at 19:45, with the opponents currently 18th on nine points, making it a key opportunity to pull clear in the mid-table battle. A positive result here could solidify their momentum and push them towards higher spots.

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