Match report
Marseille Defeats Villarreal 4-0 in Europa League Clash
Marseille
4–0
FT
Villarreal
Mar 7, 2024
In an emphatic display of skill and determination, Marseille defeated Villarreal by a score of 4-0 in the UEFA Europa League. The French side showcased their superior tactics and finishing with goals from J. Veretout, an own goal from Y. Mosquera, a penalty converted by P. Aubameyang, and another goal from Aubameyang late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Marseille 4–0 Villarreal
- • Goals: J. Veretout (23'), Y. Mosquera OG (28'), P. Aubameyang (penalty, 42', assist by I. Sarr), P. Aubameyang (59', assist by A. Harit)
- • Yellow Cards: Q. Merlin (13') for Marseille; A. Mandi (9'), Santi Comesaña (45+1'), Alberto Moreno (twice, 52' and 62') for Villarreal
- • Red Card: Alberto Moreno (62')
Lineups
Marseille
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 Pau López (G)
- 7 J. Clauss (D)
- 99 C. Mbemba (D)
- 5 L. Balerdi (D)
- 3 Q. Merlin (D)
- 27 J. Veretout (M)
- 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
- 11 A. Harit (M)
- 23 I. Sarr (F)
- 29 I. Ndiaye (F)
- 10 P. Aubameyang (F)
Substitutes
- 8 A. Ounahi
- 18 B. Meïté
- 44 Luis Henrique
- 14 F. Moumbagna
- 37 E. Soglo
- 20 J. Correa
- 36 Rubén Blanco
Villarreal
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Pepe Reina (G)
- 23 A. Mandi (D)
- 12 E. Bailly (D)
- 2 Y. Mosquera (D)
- 5 Jorge Cuenca (D)
- 27 Ilias Akhomach (M)
- 4 Santi Comesaña (M)
- 19 F. Coquelin (M)
- 16 Álex Baena (M)
- 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
- 9 Gonçalo Guedes (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Alberto Moreno
- 10 Dani Parejo
- 11 A. Sørloth
- 17 Kiko Femenía
- 6 É. Capoue
- 26 Adrià Alti
- 14 Manu Trigueros
- 15 José Luis Morales
- 31 Iker Álvarez
- 13 F. Jørgensen
Timeline
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9' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardA. Mandi
Foul
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13' Marseille Card · Yellow CardQ. Merlin
Foul
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23' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalJ. Veretout · Assist: Jonathan Clauss
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28' Marseille Goal · Own GoalY. Mosquera
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41' Marseille Var · Penalty confirmedI. Sarr
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42' Marseille Goal · PenaltyP. Aubameyang
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45'+1 Villarreal Card · Yellow CardSanti Comesaña
Foul
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46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Mandi · On: Alberto Moreno
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46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2Off: Santi Comesaña · On: D. Parejo
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46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Baena · On: A. Sorloth
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52' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardAlberto Moreno
Foul
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59' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalP. Aubameyang · Assist: A. Harit
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60' Marseille subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Ndiaye · On: Azzedine Ounahi
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60' Marseille subst · Substitution 2Off: Jonathan Clauss · On: Bamo Meïté
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62' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardAlberto Moreno
Foul
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62' Villarreal Card · Red CardAlberto Moreno
Foul
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65' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Moreno · On: Kiko Femenia
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69' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Coquelin · On: Étienne Capoue
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72' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardJ. Cuenca
Foul
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73' Marseille subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Veretout · On: Luis Henrique
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85' Marseille subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Aubameyang · On: F. Moumbagna
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85' Marseille subst · Substitution 5Off: Q. Merlin · On: E. Soglo
Match Stats
| Stat | Marseille | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 346 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 0 |
| xG | 3.05 | 0.27 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 456 | 292 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marseille took the lead early in the game with a goal from J. Veretout, assisted by Jonathan Clauss, setting a strong tone for their performance.
- ▸ The turning point came when Villarreal’s Alberto Moreno was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within minutes, leaving the Spanish side severely handicapped and leading to further goals by Marseille.