Match Report
Olympique Marseille defeated Newcastle United 2-1 in the Champions League, League Stage. Before the match, Olympique Marseille were 25th in the Champions League table with Newcastle United in 12th. In 2 previous meetings (since 2004), Olympique Marseille have won 1, Newcastle United 0, with 1 draw. Olympique Marseille had scored 11 goals this season (1.4 per game), Newcastle United had 17 (2.1 per game). Olympique Marseille's goals came from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (46'), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (50'); Newcastle United scored through Harvey Barnes (6'). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 18-20, on target 7-9, corners 11-5. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Olympique Marseille meet Newcastle United at Stade Vélodrome in the Champions League.
Olympique Marseille occupy 25th place with 9 points. Newcastle United, for their part, hold 12th with 14.
1 of their 2 previous meetings since 2004 finished level, while Olympique Marseille claimed 1 and Newcastle United 0.
Full time brought a 2-1 scoreline, and with it the win for Olympique Marseille.
M. Mariani officiated: 100 games logged, averaging 2.4 yellow cards each. Stade Vélodrome, capacity 67,395, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Newcastle United led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Olympique Marseille: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (46'), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (50') · Newcastle United: Harvey Barnes (6')
Key stats
Possession: Olympique Marseille 58% · Newcastle United 42% · Total shots: 18-20 · On target: 7-9 · Corners: 11-5