Match report

Marseille Defeats AEK Athens FC 2-0 in Europa League

AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
0–2
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Nov 9, 2023

Marseille emerged victorious over AEK Athens FC in their UEFA Europa League match. The French club capitalized on early opportunities, scoring twice to secure the win. Key contributions from players like C. Mbemba and I. Sarr were crucial in defeating AEK Athens.

Key Facts

  • • Marseille defeated AEK Athens FC 2-0.
  • • Goal scorers: C. Mbemba (25') and I. Sarr (93').
  • • AEK Athens player M. Gačinović was shown a yellow card for simulation at minute 28.
  • • Marseille's Vítor Oliveira received a yellow card for a foul in the first half.
  • • Late substitutions: Marseille brought on B. Nadir, E. Soglo, and S. Gigot; AEK Athens made multiple changes including L. García and O. Pineda.

Lineups

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Athanasiadis (G)
  • 29 D. Sidibé (D)
  • 21 D. Vida (D)
  • 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
  • 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
  • 4 D. Szymański (M)
  • 5 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 20 P. Mantalos (M)
  • 13 O. Pineda (M)
  • 8 M. Gaćinović (M)
  • 7 L. García (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Ponce
  • 11 S. Araújo
  • 10 S. Zuber
  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos
  • 99 G. Theocharis
  • 24 G. Mitoglou
  • 70 R. Pizarro
  • 3 M. Mohammadi
  • 39 P. Ginis

Marseille

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Pau López (G)
  • 7 J. Clauss (D)
  • 99 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 12 Renan Lodi (D)
  • 29 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 27 J. Veretout (M)
  • 20 J. Correa (M)
  • 11 A. Harit (F)
  • 9 Vítinha (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 I. Sarr
  • 62 A. Murillo
  • 34 B. Nadir
  • 37 E. Soglo
  • 4 S. Gigot
  • 1 S. Ngapandouetnbu
  • 36 Rubén Blanco
  • 18 B. Meïté
  • 45 P. Sciortino
  • 33 A. Tunkadi

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    25' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Mbemba · Assist: Jonathan Clauss
  2. AEK Athens FC
    28' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gaćinović

    Simulation

  3. Marseille
    45'+3 Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Vítor Oliveira

    Foul

  4. Marseille
    59' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Correa · On: I. Sarr
  5. AEK Athens FC
    63' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. García · On: E. Ponce
  6. AEK Athens FC
    63' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Pineda · On: S. Araújo
  7. AEK Athens FC
    63' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gaćinović · On: S. Zuber
  8. AEK Athens FC
    66' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ponce

    Foul

  9. AEK Athens FC
    76' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Amrabat · On: N. Eliasson
  10. AEK Athens FC
    81' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Szymański · On: K. Galanopoulos
  11. Marseille
    86' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: M. Murillo
  12. Marseille
    90'+3 Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sarr · Assist: J. Veretout
  13. Marseille
    90'+5 Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Clauss · On: B. Nadir
  14. Marseille
    90'+5 Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Harit · On: E. Soglo
  15. Marseille
    90'+6 Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Veretout · On: S. Gigot

Match Stats

Stat AEK Athens FC Marseille
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 76%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 15 5
Total Passes 400 354
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 10 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.02 2.26
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 318 269
Shots Inside Box 19 9
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Mbemba's early goal in the 25th minute put Marseille ahead, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Marseille's second goal by I. Sarr just before full-time sealed the victory and left AEK Athens without any comeback options.