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Rulli Stands Tall as Marseille Edge Auxerre 1–0 to Reclaim Second in Ligue 1

The result restores OM’s place behind PSG, with De Zerbi stressing a thin squad heading into Atalanta.

Overview

  • Angel Gomes struck in the 30th minute, finishing after Michael Murillo’s run and a mishandled clearance by goalkeeper Donovan Léon.
  • Marseille finished with ten men following Garcia’s red card for a high foot on Casimir.
  • Gerónimo Rulli secured the clean sheet with decisive stops, including a one-on-one save from Osman on 58 minutes and a close-range header from Namaso on 76.
  • Roberto De Zerbi called the three points essential to keep pace and avoid letting PSG extend the gap.
  • De Zerbi cited nine injuries, noting Nayef Aguerd’s hip issue in the warm-up, and said he was told Balerdi and Weah could be available for Atalanta, with Aguerd expected to be fine.