Match report

Lyon Defeats Marseille 3-0 in Ligue 1 Showdown

Marseille
Marseille
0–3
FT
Lyon
Lyon
May 12, 2019

Lyon defeated Marseille 3-0 in a Ligue 1 match played on May 12, 2019. Marseille struggled to match Lyon's energy and intensity, leading to a comprehensive victory for Lyon. Key goals by Moussa Dembélé and Moustapha Diakhaby Cornet secured Lyon's place at the top of the table, while Marseille's poor defensive performance saw them accumulate several cards, including a red card for Caleta-Car.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Marseille 0-3 Lyon
  • • First goal by Moustapha Diakhaby Cornet in the 24th minute, assisted by Houssem Aouar
  • • Second goal by Moussa Dembélé in the 84th minute, assisted by Tanguy Ndombele
  • • Third goal by Moustapha Diakhaby Cornet in the 86th minute, assisted by Houssem Aouar
  • • Dimitri Caleta-Car received a red card in the 67th minute
  • • Marcos Llorente Terrier and Jordan Amavi received yellow cards for Marseille

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 18 J. Amavi (D)
  • 15 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 4 B. Kamara (D)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 12 K. Strootman (M)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (F)
  • 27 M. Lopez (M)
  • 9 M. Balotelli (F)
  • 7 N. Radonjić (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 F. Thauvin
  • 28 V. Germain
  • 10 D. Payet
  • 25 T. Hubočan
  • 16 Y. Pelé
  • 14 C. N'Jie
  • 8 M. Sanson

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 15 J. Morel (D)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 14 L. Dubois (D)
  • 22 F. Mendy (D)
  • 28 T. NDombèlé (M)
  • 7 M. Terrier (M)
  • 8 H. Aouar (M)
  • 11 M. Depay (F)
  • 18 N. Fekir (M)
  • 27 M. Cornet (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Dembélé
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 4 Rafael
  • 30 M. Gorgelin
  • 10 B. Traoré
  • 20 Fernando Marçal
  • 24 Pape Diop

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    21' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Terrier
  2. Lyon
    24' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cornet · Assist: H. Aouar
  3. Marseille
    31' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Balotelli
  4. Marseille
    34' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Amavi
  5. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: F. Thauvin
  6. Marseille
    67' Marseille Card · Red Card
    D. Caleta-Car
  7. Marseille
    71' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Ocampos · On: V. Germain
  8. Lyon
    75' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Fekir · On: Moussa Dembélé
  9. Marseille
    78' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Balotelli · On: D. Payet
  10. Lyon
    83' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Terrier · On: L. Tousart
  11. Lyon
    83' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dubois · On: Rafael
  12. Lyon
    84' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Moussa Dembélé · Assist: T. Ndombele
  13. Lyon
    86' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cornet · Assist: H. Aouar
  14. Marseille
    87' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    K. Strootman

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Lyon
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 1 8
Red Cards 1 —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 365 409
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 281 331
Shots Inside Box 14 11
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Cornet in the 24th minute set the tone for Lyon's performance, giving them a significant psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The red card for Caleta-Car in the 67th minute dramatically shifted the momentum, leaving Marseille with a man disadvantage and struggling to maintain possession.
  • ▸ Lyon's second and third goals in quick succession (84th and 86th minutes) solidified their victory, making it difficult for Marseille to stage a comeback.