Marseille's Europa League campaign continues to stall following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sturm Graz in Austria. Despite dominating possession, the French side were undone by an early Oumar Diakite goal and failed to convert their territorial dominance into meaningful results.
Comprehensive matchday review of the seventh weekend in Ligue 1. We break down Matchday 7 results, key storylines, standout individual performances, and dramatic goal-fests ahead of the eighth round of fixtures.
Marseille showcased their offensive depth in a thrilling 5-2 victory away at Angers, overcoming an early scare to dominate the proceedings. Key contributions from Amine Harit and Amine Gouiri ensured the visitors left with all three points in a high-scoring Ligue 1 encounter.
Marseille suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the Stade Velodrome as Olympiacos secured a disciplined away victory in the Europa League. A late first-half strike from Santiago Hezze proved the difference on a frustrating night for the French side.