Match report

Marseille Defeats Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in Europa League

Marseille
Marseille
3–1
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Feb 22, 2024

Marseille staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Despite falling behind early through a penalty by G. Sudakov, Marseille rallied with goals from Aubameyang, I. Sarr, and Kondogbia to secure a crucial 3-1 victory.

Key Facts

  • • Shakhtar Donetsk took the lead through a penalty by G. Sudakov in the 12th minute.
  • • Marseille equalized with a goal from Aubameyang assisted by Harit in the 23rd minute.
  • • I. Sarr scored Marseille's second goal, assisted by Aubameyang, in the 74th minute.
  • • Kondogbia sealed the victory for Marseille with an unassisted goal in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Pau López (G)
  • 99 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 4 S. Gigot (D)
  • 18 B. Meïté (D)
  • 7 J. Clauss (M)
  • 8 A. Ounahi (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 3 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 11 A. Harit (F)
  • 14 F. Moumbagna (F)
  • 10 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 I. Sarr
  • 27 J. Veretout
  • 29 I. Ndiaye
  • 37 E. Soglo
  • 20 J. Correa
  • 36 Rubén Blanco
  • 44 Luis Henrique
  • 1 S. Ngapandouetnbu

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 26 Y. Konoplia (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 44 Y. Rakitskyi (D)
  • 16 I. Azarovi (D)
  • 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 21 A. Bondarenko (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 7 Eguinaldo (M)
  • 14 D. Sikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Shved
  • 2 L. Traoré
  • 39 Newerton
  • 8 D. Kryskiv
  • 23 Pedrinho
  • 29 Y. Nazaryna
  • 25 N. Miroshi
  • 1 A. Rudko
  • 77 V. Tsukanov
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 18 K. Kelsy
  • 37 Kevin

Timeline

  1. Shakhtar Donetsk
    12' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Penalty
    G. Sudakov
  2. Marseille
    17' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    S. Gigot

    Foul

  3. Marseille
    23' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: A. Harit
  4. Shakhtar Donetsk
    45' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Eguinaldo

    Foul

  5. Shakhtar Donetsk
    58' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Mykola Matviyenko

    Time wasting

  6. Marseille
    64' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Moumbagna · On: I. Sarr
  7. Marseille
    64' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: J. Veretout
  8. Marseille
    74' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sarr · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  9. Shakhtar Donetsk
    80' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    T. Stepanenko

    Foul

  10. Marseille
    81' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kondogbia
  11. Shakhtar Donetsk
    82' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zubkov · On: M. Shved
  12. Shakhtar Donetsk
    82' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sikan · On: L. Traore
  13. Shakhtar Donetsk
    83' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Stepanenko · On: Newerton
  14. Shakhtar Donetsk
    84' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bondarenko · On: D. Kryskiv
  15. Shakhtar Donetsk
    84' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Azarovi · On: Pedrinho
  16. Marseille
    85' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: I. Ndiaye
  17. Shakhtar Donetsk
    90'+2 Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Rakitskyi

    Foul

  18. Marseille
    90'+4 Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Harit · On: E. Soglo

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 8 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 417 448
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 1.69 1.71
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 346 370
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille's equalizing goal by Aubameyang shifted momentum, giving them confidence to push forward and take control of the game.
  • ▸ The introduction of I. Sarr in the 64th minute played a crucial role as he scored Marseille's second goal and helped seal their victory.