Match report

Marseille Stuns Nice with 5-1 Victory in Ligue 1

Nice
Nice
1–5
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Nov 21, 2025

Marseille continued their impressive form in Ligue 1 by utterly dominating Nice with a 5-1 scoreline. The match showcased the attacking prowess of Marseille as they found the back of the net multiple times, securing a comfortable victory despite conceding late in the game.

Key Facts

  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring for Marseille in the 11th minute.
  • Marseille extended their lead with goals from Greenwood (33' and 53'), Taty Castanyer Weah (58'), and Iago Paixao (74').
  • Nice managed to score a consolation goal through Mounir Cho at 63'.
  • G. Rulli received an early yellow card for Marseille in the 0th minute.
  • Antoine Mendy was cautioned with a yellow card for Nice in the 14th minute.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 33 A. Mendy (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 92 J. Clauss (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed (M)
  • 26 M. Bard (M)
  • 25 M. Cho (F)
  • 9 T. Moffi (F)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)

Substitutes

  • 49 B. Nguene
  • 21 I. Jansson
  • 90 Kevin
  • 47 T. Gouveia
  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 7 J. Boga
  • 20 T. Louchet
  • 2 A. Abdi

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. De Lange (G)
  • 22 T. Weah (D)
  • 28 B. Pavard (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 8 A. Gomes (M)
  • 14 I. Paixao (M)
  • 97 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 U. Garcia
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 7 N. Maupay
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 1 G. Rulli
  • 76 T. Mmadi
  • 50 D. Bakola
  • 34 R. Vaz

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    ?' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    G. Rulli

    Argument

  2. Marseille
    11' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Benjamin Pavard
  3. Nice
    14' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Antoine Mendy

    Foul

  4. Marseille
    33' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Greenwood
  5. Marseille
    45'+1 Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondogbia

    Foul

  6. Marseille
    53' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Greenwood · Assist: Leonardo Balerdi
  7. Marseille
    58' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Weah · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  8. Nice
    63' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cho · Assist: S. Diop
  9. Nice
    68' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Abdul Samed · On: M. Sanson
  10. Nice
    68' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Moffi · On: J. Boga
  11. Nice
    68' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Peprah · On: A. Abdi
  12. Marseille
    70' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gomes · On: M. O'Riley
  13. Marseille
    70' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Kondogbia · On: B. Nadir
  14. Marseille
    74' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Paixao · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  15. Marseille
    77' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: R. Vaz
  16. Nice
    77' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Diop · On: I. Jansson
  17. Marseille
    77' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leonardo Balerdi · On: C. Egan-Riley
  18. Marseille
    89' Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Paixao · On: N. Maupay

Match Stats

Stat Nice Marseille
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 88%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 507 468
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 11
xG 1.19 2.86
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 454 413
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 6 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • Marseille's quick start with goals from Aubameyang and Greenwood within the first half-hour set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • The introduction of substitutes by both teams at various stages of the game did not significantly alter Marseille’s momentum.