Overview
- Mason Greenwood struck on 40 and 57 minutes, first finishing a one-two with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before converting Matt O'Riley's pinpoint pass.
- A handling error by goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli on a left-sided cross led to Anan Khalaili’s 70th-minute goal that tightened the score to 3-2.
- Video review canceled two late Union Saint-Gilloise finishes for offside, wiping out efforts from Kevin Mac Allister and Promise Akinpelu.
- Roberto De Zerbi praised Greenwood’s talent but said he must keep the ball and hold position when protecting a lead.
- The victory delivered important group-stage points for Marseille, who still face Liverpool and Club Brugge next month.