Match report
Marseille Secures 3-1 Win Over Metz in Ligue 1
Marseille
3–1
FT
Metz
Apr 10, 2026
Marseille secured a 3-1 victory over Metz in a crucial Ligue 1 match, with goals from Aubameyang, Paixao, and Traore. The game was a display of Marseille's dominance, with key assists from Greenwood and Gouiri. Metz's Tsitaishvili found the back of the net, but it was not enough to turn the tide. Marseille's strong defense and timely substitutions ensured they maintained their lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • P. Aubameyang scored the opening goal in the 13th minute, assisted by M. Greenwood
- • Facundo Medina received a yellow card in the 45th minute for roughing
- • I. Paixao added a second goal for Marseille in the 48th minute, also assisted by M. Greenwood
- • G. Tsitaishvili scored for Metz in the 49th minute, assisted by G. Hein
- • Metz's Colin and Kouao were both shown yellow cards in the 56th and 84th minutes respectively
Lineups
Marseille
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gerónimo Rulli (G)
- 28 Benjamin Pavard (D)
- 5 Leonardo Balerdi (D)
- 32 Facundo Medina (D)
- 22 Timothy Weah (M)
- 23 Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (M)
- 27 Quinten Timber (M)
- 14 Igor Paixão (M)
- 10 Mason Greenwood (F)
- 9 Amine Gouiri (F)
- 17 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Arthur Vermeeren
- 20 Hamed Junior Traorè
- 6 Tochukwu Nnadi
- 8 Himad Abdelli
- 33 Emerson Palmieri
- 12 Jeffrey de Lange
- 26 Bilal Nadir
- 11 Ethan Nwaneri
- 78 Ange Lago
Metz
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 61 Pape Sy (G)
- 39 Koffi Kouao (D)
- 38 Sadibou Sané (D)
- 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin (D)
- 2 Maxime Colin (D)
- 20 Jessy Deminguet (M)
- 12 Alpha Touré (M)
- 70 Bouna Sarr (M)
- 10 Gauthier Hein (M)
- 7 Georgiy Tsitaishvili (M)
- 30 Habib Diallo (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Nathan Mbala
- 97 Fodé Ballo-Touré
- 19 Lucas Michal
- 4 Urie-Michel Mboula
- 15 Terry Yegbe
- 1 Jonathan Fischer
- 21 Benjamin Stambouli
- 11 Giorgi Kvilitaia
- 9 Giorgi Abuashvili
Timeline
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13' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalP. Aubameyang · Assist: M. Greenwood -
45'+2 Marseille Card · Yellow CardFacundo MedinaRoughing
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48' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalI. Paixao · Assist: M. Greenwood -
49' Metz Goal · Normal GoalG. Tsitaishvili · Assist: G. Hein -
56' Metz Card · Yellow CardM. ColinHolding
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72' Marseille subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Aubameyang · On: A. Vermeeren -
81' Metz subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Deminguet · On: N. Mbala -
82' Marseille subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Greenwood · On: H. J. Traore -
82' Marseille subst · Substitution 3Off: Q. Timber · On: T. Nnadi -
84' Metz Card · Yellow CardKoffi KouaoRoughing
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87' Metz subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Toure · On: L. Michal -
90'+1 Marseille subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Paixao · On: H. Abdelli -
90'+3 Marseille Goal · Normal GoalH. J. Traore · Assist: A. Gouiri
Match Stats
| Stat | Marseille | Metz |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 490 | 426 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | 3.33 | 0.49 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 425 | 357 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marseille took the lead early with Aubameyang's goal in the 13th minute, setting a strong tone for the game
- ▸ Paixao's quick goal in the 48th minute, just minutes after Tsitaishvili's equalizer, shifted momentum back in favor of Marseille
- ▸ Traore's late goal in injury time solidified Marseille's victory and prevented any comeback attempt by Metz