Match report

Marseille Defeats Monaco 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Marseille
Marseille
1–0
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Dec 14, 2025

Marseille held off fierce competition from Monaco to secure a hard-fought win at the Stade Vélodrome, thanks to a late goal by M. Greenwood in the 82nd minute. The victory moves Marseille up the Ligue 1 table while keeping pressure on their rivals.

Key Facts

  • • Marseille defeated Monaco 1-0.
  • • Goal scorer: M. Greenwood (82') from an assist by P. Hojbjerg.
  • • Yellow cards issued to G. Kondogbia and M. Greenwood of Marseille, Vanderson of Monaco.
  • • Multiple substitutions made by both teams including Benjamin Pavard replaced by I. Paixao for Marseille.
  • • Monaco had a goal disallowed due to VAR intervention.

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 62 M. Murillo (D)
  • 28 B. Pavard (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 22 T. Weah (M)
  • 97 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 14 I. Paixao
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 5 L. Balerdi
  • 8 A. Gomes
  • 50 D. Bakola
  • 34 R. Vaz

Monaco

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 2 Vanderson (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 15 L. Camara (M)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (M)
  • 18 T. Minamino (M)
  • 10 A. Golovin (M)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 P. Kohn
  • 4 J. Teze
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 3 E. Dier
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 28 M. Coulibaly
  • 13 C. Mawissa
  • 20 K. Ouattara
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    40' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondogbia

    Foul

  2. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kondogbia · On: M. O'Riley
  3. Marseille
    58' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: I. Paixao
  4. Marseille
    58' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Murillo · On: Leonardo Balerdi
  5. Monaco
    64' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Vanderson

    Foul

  6. Monaco
    73' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Golovin · On: J. Teze
  7. Monaco
    81' Monaco Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Balogun
  8. Marseille
    81' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Vermeeren · On: B. Nadir
  9. Marseille
    82' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Greenwood · Assist: P. Hojbjerg
  10. Marseille
    83' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Greenwood
  11. Marseille
    86' Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: Darryl Bakola
  12. Monaco
    86' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Minamino · On: M. Biereth
  13. Monaco
    86' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lamine Camara · On: G. Ilenikhena

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Monaco
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 18
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 495 348
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 7
Shots on Target 8 7
xG 1.79 2.21
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 406 285
Shots Inside Box 12 12
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille's late goal by M. Greenwood proved decisive, giving them the lead in the 82nd minute after Monaco failed to capitalize on earlier chances.
  • ▸ The cancellation of a Monaco goal due to VAR significantly shifted momentum towards Marseille.