Match report

Nantes Stuns Marseille with a 2-0 Victory in Ligue 1

Marseille
Marseille
0–2
FT
Nantes
Nantes
Jan 4, 2026

Nantes secured a stunning 2-0 victory over ten-man Marseille in a thrilling encounter that saw the visitors capitalize on an early red card. F. Centonze and R. Cabella scored for Nantes, while Marseille struggled to cope with their numerical disadvantage.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Marseille 0-2 Nantes
  • • A. Vermeeren (Marseille) received a red card in the 26th minute
  • • F. Centonze scored for Nantes in the 31st minute
  • • R. Cabella converted a penalty for Nantes in the 88th minute

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 28 B. Pavard (D)
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley (D)
  • 32 F. Medina (D)
  • 22 T. Weah (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 33 Emerson (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (F)
  • 14 I. Paixao (F)
  • 97 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 62 M. Murillo
  • 50 D. Bakola
  • 19 G. Kondogbia
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 20 H. J. Traore
  • 9 A. Gouiri
  • 34 R. Vaz

Nantes

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 78 T. Tati (D)
  • 3 N. Cozza (D)
  • 27 D. Machado (D)
  • 17 D. Tabibou (M)
  • 13 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 80 J. Mwanga (M)
  • 10 M. Abline (M)
  • 19 Y. El Arabi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 72 S. Doucoure
  • 26 U. Radakovic
  • 20 R. Cabella
  • 52 B. Deuff
  • 8 J. Lepenant
  • 66 L. Leroux
  • 11 B. Guirassy
  • 49 J. Kone

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    10' Nantes Var · Goal cancelled
    C. Egan-Riley
  2. Marseille
    26' Marseille Card · Red Card
    A. Vermeeren

    Foul

  3. Nantes
    31' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Centonze
  4. Marseille
    32' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Paixao · On: B. Nadir
  5. Nantes
    33' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mwanga

    Foul

  6. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Facundo Medina · On: M. Murillo
  7. Nantes
    46' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Centonze · On: S. Doucoure
  8. Nantes
    51' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    D. Tabibou

    Foul

  9. Marseille
    54' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    B. Nadir

    Foul

  10. Marseille
    56' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    B. Nadir

    Foul

  11. Marseille
    56' Marseille Card · Red Card
    B. Nadir

    Foul

  12. Nantes
    58' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Tabibou · On: R. Cabella
  13. Nantes
    58' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Coquelin · On: L. Leroux
  14. Marseille
    61' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: M. O'Riley
  15. Nantes
    63' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Mwanga · On: J. Lepenant
  16. Marseille
    73' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Egan-Riley · On: H. J. Traore
  17. Marseille
    73' Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Greenwood · On: A. Gouiri
  18. Nantes
    82' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. El Arabi · On: B. Guirassy
  19. Nantes
    88' Nantes Goal · Penalty
    R. Cabella
  20. Nantes
    90'+4 Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    B. Guirassy

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Nantes
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 2 0
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 466 380
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 0.75 3.63
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 406 325
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card to A. Vermeeren turned the tide in favor of Nantes, allowing them to gain control over the match.
  • ▸ F. Centonze's goal in the 31st minute gave Nantes a crucial lead and morale boost, setting the stage for their victory.