Match report

Club Brugge KV Defeats Marseille 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV
3–0
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Jan 28, 2026

Club Brugge KV stunned Marseille with a convincing 3-0 triumph in their UEFA Champions League clash. Goals from M. Diakhon, R. Vermant, and A. Stankovic propelled the Belgian side to victory. Despite Marseille's efforts, they struggled against Club Brugge KV’s tenacious defense and clinical attacks.

Key Facts

  • • Club Brugge KV scored three goals in the match: M. Diakhon (4'), R. Vermant (11'), A. Stankovic (79')
  • • A. Stankovic provided two assists, one for each of his teammates’ goals
  • • Marseille received a yellow card to M. Murillo at 22' and another to A. Gouiri at 80'
  • • Club Brugge KV had H. Vanaken receive a yellow card at 50'

Lineups

Club Brugge KV

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Mignolet (G)
  • 64 K. Sabbe (D)
  • 4 J. Ordonez (D)
  • 44 B. Mechele (D)
  • 65 J. Seys (D)
  • 25 A. Stankovic (M)
  • 15 R. Onyedika (M)
  • 9 C. Forbs (M)
  • 20 H. Vanaken (M)
  • 67 M. Diakhon (M)
  • 17 R. Vermant (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 N. Jackers
  • 6 L. Reis
  • 7 N. Tresoldi
  • 8 C. Tzolis
  • 10 H. Vetlesen
  • 11 C. Sandra
  • 14 B. Meijer
  • 41 H. Siquet
  • 58 J. Spileers
  • 84 S. Campbell

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 62 M. Murillo (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 32 F. Medina (D)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 20 H. J. Traore (M)
  • 22 T. Weah (M)
  • 9 A. Gouiri (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 40 J. Van Neck
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 8 A. Gomes
  • 14 I. Paixao
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 50 D. Bakola
  • 97 P. Aubameyang

Timeline

  1. Club Brugge KV
    4' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diakhon · Assist: A. Stankovic
  2. Club Brugge KV
    11' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Vermant · Assist: A. Stankovic
  3. Marseille
    22' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Murillo

    Foul

  4. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. J. Traore · On: I. Paixao
  5. Club Brugge KV
    50' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow Card
    H. Vanaken

    Foul

  6. Marseille
    53' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Murillo · On: P. Aubameyang
  7. Club Brugge KV
    69' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Diakhon · On: C. Tzolis
  8. Club Brugge KV
    72' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ordonez · On: Jorne Spileers
  9. Club Brugge KV
    79' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Stankovic · Assist: C. Forbs
  10. Marseille
    80' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gouiri

    Argument

  11. Marseille
    86' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kondogbia · On: M. O'Riley
  12. Marseille
    86' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gouiri · On: B. Nadir
  13. Club Brugge KV
    86' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Sabbe · On: H. Siquet

Match Stats

Stat Club Brugge KV Marseille
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 350 586
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 9
xG 1.41 1.03
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 268 511
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 9 2
Shots Outside Box 3 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Diakhon's early goal at the 4' mark set the tone for Club Brugge KV’s dominant performance, putting pressure on Marseille right from the start.
  • ▸ A second quick goal by R. Vermant at 11' further demoralized Marseille and secured an unassailable lead before halftime.