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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 beat Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 in a competitive encounter. Union took an early lead when Anan Khalaili scored in the 5th minute, assisted by Rob Schoofs, but Marseille hit back through Igor Paixão in the 15th, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang providing the assist. The visitors then pulled ahead before the break as Mason Greenwood netted in the 41st, again assisted by Aubameyang, building on Marseille’s recent wins against Newcastle United and Ajax after a couple of losses.

Marseille extended their advantage in the 58th when Greenwood scored his second, assisted by Matt O’Riley, but Union fought back with Khalaili’s second goal in the 71st. Despite Union’s push, including several yellow cards and late substitutions, they couldn’t find an equaliser, adding to their run of four losses in five recent games, including heavy defeats to Inter and Newcastle United. Marseille held firm to secure the points, continuing their upturn in form with back-to-back victories.

Marseille controlled the ball with 59% possession, allowing them to dictate much of the tempo, while Union’s 41% share saw them rely on quick counters that yielded two goals. The visitors edged corners 3-2 and were marginally ahead in successful dribbles at 56 to Union’s 55, pointing to a game where both sides created chances but Marseille were more clinical with two assists compared to Union’s one. Union picked up four yellow cards against Marseille’s one, reflecting a more frantic defensive effort, and they used all five substitutions – including double changes at 64’ and 82’ – while Marseille made four, starting with Leonardo Balerdi replacing Timothy Weah at half-time.

The match swung early with Anan Khalaili’s 5th-minute goal for Union, assisted by Rob Schoofs, but Igor Paixão levelled for Marseille in the 15th, assisted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Mason Greenwood then put Marseille ahead in the 41st, again from an Aubameyang assist, and added his second in the 58th with help from Matt O’Riley, seemingly sealing the win. Union pulled one back through Khalaili’s 71st-minute strike, but disciplinary issues mounted with yellow cards for Christian Burgess in the 59th for a late challenge, Adem Zorgane in the 68th, Ousseynou Niang in the 80th, and Promise David in the 90th, alongside VAR checks; substitutions like Sofiane Boufal and Promise David coming on at 64’ for Rob Schoofs and Raul Florucz respectively added energy but couldn’t turn the tide.

Union Saint-Gilloise lined up in a 3-1-4-2 shape, with Anan Khalaili leading the line effectively alongside Kevin Rodríguez, forming a partnership that delivered both home goals. Rob Schoofs provided midfield creativity with an early assist before being replaced by Sofiane Boufal, while defensive solidity was tested, as seen with Christian Burgess’s yellow card and later changes like Mathias Rasmussen coming on for Kamiel Van De Perre.

Olympique Marseille set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, where Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang formed a potent attacking duo, with Aubameyang assisting twice and Greenwood scoring a brace before Robinio Vaz replaced him late on. Matt O’Riley supported from midfield with an assist before Bilal Nadir came on in his place, and the backline adjusted at half-time when Leonardo Balerdi replaced Timothy Weah, who had picked up an earlier yellow card.

Anan Khalaili earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his brace, scoring Union’s opener in the 5th minute and their second in the 71st to keep them in the fight. Despite no assists, he created one big chance and delivered three key passes, standing out as Union’s main threat in a losing effort.

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 a poor run with four losses in their last five games, leaving them 25th on six points and in need of a turnaround. They face Sporting Charleroi next on 14 December at 17:30, where picking up points could help them climb away from the bottom spots, especially after their sole recent win against Galatasaray.

Olympique Marseille have just claimed a 3-2 away win over Union Saint-Gilloise, building on back-to-back victories after earlier defeats to Atalanta and Sporting CP, sitting 16th on nine points. Their next test is against Monaco on 14 December at 19:45, with the opponents 18th on nine points, offering a chance to gain ground in mid-table if they maintain this momentum.

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Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.