Match report
Union St. Gilloise 2–3 Marseille: Champions League Showdown
Union St. Gilloise
2–3
FT
Marseille
Dec 9, 2025
Marseille secured a dramatic victory over Union St. Gilloise with a final score of 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League. A. Khalaili scored twice for Union, but goals from I. Paixao and two by M. Greenwood ensured Marseille's win.
Key Facts
- • Union St. Gilloise: 2 goals (A. Khalaili x2)
- • Marseille: 3 goals (I. Paixao, M. Greenwood x2)
- • P. Aubameyang provided two assists for Marseille
- • Several yellow cards were issued to Union St. Gilloise players including R. Schoofs and A. Zorgane
Lineups
Union St. Gilloise
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 37 K. Scherpen (G)
- 5 K. Mac Allister (D)
- 16 C. Burgess (D)
- 48 F. Leysen (D)
- 6 K. Van De Perre (M)
- 25 A. Khalaili (M)
- 8 A. Zorgane (M)
- 17 R. Schoofs (M)
- 22 O. Niang (M)
- 30 R. Florucz (F)
- 13 K. Rodriguez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 V. Chambaere
- 3 M. T. Barry
- 4 M. Rasmussen
- 10 A. Ait El Hadj
- 11 Guilherme Smith
- 12 P. David
- 20 M. Giger
- 23 S. Boufal
- 26 R. Sykes
- 27 L. Patris
Marseille
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 G. Rulli (G)
- 62 M. Murillo (D)
- 21 N. Aguerd (D)
- 33 Emerson (D)
- 22 T. Weah (M)
- 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
- 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
- 14 I. Paixao (M)
- 17 M. O'Riley (F)
- 10 M. Greenwood (F)
- 97 P. Aubameyang (F)
Substitutes
- 12 J. De Lange
- 40 J. Van Neck
- 4 C. Egan-Riley
- 5 L. Balerdi
- 6 U. Garcia
- 8 A. Gomes
- 19 G. Kondogbia
- 26 B. Nadir
- 28 B. Pavard
- 34 R. Vaz
- 50 D. Bakola
- 76 T. Mmadi
Timeline
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5' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal GoalA. Khalaili · Assist: R. Schoofs -
15' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalI. Paixao · Assist: P. Aubameyang -
28' Marseille Card · Yellow CardT. WeahFoul
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41' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalM. Greenwood · Assist: P. Aubameyang -
46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Weah · On: Leonardo Balerdi -
58' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalM. Greenwood · Assist: M. O'Riley -
59' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardChristian BurgessFoul
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63' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Florucz · On: P. David -
63' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Schoofs · On: S. Boufal -
68' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardA. ZorganeArgument
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69' Marseille subst · Substitution 2Off: M. O'Riley · On: B. Nadir -
71' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal GoalA. Khalaili -
77' Union St. Gilloise Var · Goal cancelledK. Mac Allister -
80' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardO. NiangFoul
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82' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Van De Perre · On: M. Rasmussen -
82' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Rodriguez · On: M. Giger -
88' Marseille subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Aubameyang · On: G. Kondogbia -
88' Marseille subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Greenwood · On: R. Vaz -
90'+2 Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Niang · On: R. Sykes -
90' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardP. David
Match Stats
| Stat | Union St. Gilloise | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 89% |
| Offsides | 10 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 409 | 608 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | 0.66 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 540 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union St. Gilloise took an early lead with a goal from A. Khalaili in the 5th minute, assisted by R. Schoofs.
- ▸ Marseille equalized and then overtook Union with goals from I. Paixao (15th min) and two more by M. Greenwood at 41st and 58th minutes respectively.