Match report

Marseille Defeats Lorient 4-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Marseille
Marseille
4–0
FT
Lorient
Lorient
Sep 12, 2025

Marseille secured a comprehensive 4-0 win against the depleted ranks of Lorient, who lost D. Yongwa to an early red card for a professional foul. M. Greenwood capitalized with a penalty goal shortly after, followed by Benjamin Pavard and A. Gomes adding to Marseille's lead before halftime. Nayef Aguerd sealed the victory late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • D. Yongwa received a red card for Lorient at 10'
  • • Marseille scored through M. Greenwood (penalty, 13'), Benjamin Pavard (20'), A. Gomes (33'), and Nayef Aguerd (90')
  • • A. Gouiri's penalty was canceled by VAR at 41'

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. De Lange (G)
  • 62 M. Murillo (D)
  • 28 B. Pavard (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 32 F. Medina (D)
  • 8 A. Gomes (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 26 B. Nadir (M)
  • 22 T. Weah (M)
  • 9 A. Gouiri (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Rulli
  • 5 L. Balerdi
  • 33 Emerson
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg
  • 14 I. Paixao
  • 20 H. J. Traore
  • 97 P. Aubameyang

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 5 B. Meite (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 25 A. Faye (D)
  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha (M)
  • 8 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 6 L. Abergel (M)
  • 44 D. Yongwa (M)
  • 17 J. Makengo (F)
  • 29 D. Karim (F)
  • 28 S. Soumano (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 97 S. Siba
  • 43 A. Kouassi
  • 33 M. Bley
  • 11 T. Le Bris
  • 62 A. Avom
  • 9 M. Bamba
  • 15 A. Tosin
  • 12 B. Dieng

Timeline

  1. Lorient
    10' Lorient Card · Red Card
    D. Yongwa

    Professional foul last man

  2. Marseille
    13' Marseille Goal · Penalty
    M. Greenwood
  3. Lorient
    14' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Cadiou · On: A. Kouassi
  4. Marseille
    20' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    Benjamin Pavard · Assist: M. Greenwood
  5. Marseille
    26' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin Pavard

    Foul

  6. Marseille
    33' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gomes
  7. Marseille
    41' Marseille Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Gouiri
  8. Marseille
    44' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gouiri · On: M. O'Riley
  9. Marseille
    53' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gomes

    Foul

  10. Lorient
    55' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    D. Karim

    Foul

  11. Marseille
    61' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Facundo Medina · On: Emerson Palmieri
  12. Marseille
    61' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kondogbia · On: P. Hojbjerg
  13. Marseille
    61' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Weah · On: I. Paixao
  14. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Karim · On: T. Le Bris
  15. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Makengo · On: A. Avom
  16. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Soumano · On: M. Bamba
  17. Lorient
    71' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Faye

    Foul

  18. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Mvuka Mugisha · On: A. Tosin
  19. Marseille
    78' Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: A. Vermeeren
  20. Marseille
    86' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    I. Paixao

    Simulation

  21. Marseille
    90' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    Nayef Aguerd · Assist: A. Vermeeren

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Lorient
Fouls 18 5
Pass Accuracy 93% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 800 306
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 2.26 0.14
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 746 257
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lorient’s early red card gave Marseille a significant numerical advantage, leading to M. Greenwood scoring from the spot and Benjamin Pavard doubling their lead just minutes later.
  • ▸ Nayef Aguerd's late goal sealed Marseille's dominance in the match, ending Lorient’s hopes of a comeback.