OM Defeats Union Saint-Gilloise but Still Faces Uncertainty for Last 16 Advancement

In the Youth League, Olympique de Marseille, sitting 26th, faced Union Saint-Gilloise who were 30th. Needing a win in this final group match to keep their slim hopes alive for the next round, the U19 Olympians took the lead at Stade Joseph Marlën, with Antoine Valero scoring in the 14th minute (0-1). Valero had previously scored and assisted against Newcastle.

After the break, Marseille was caught off guard by a goal from Hamoutahar (47th minute, 1-1). However, they quickly regained the lead through Saïd Remadnia’s goal in the 57th minute (1-2). Pladi N’Zinga Pambani then extended the visitors’ lead in the 61st minute (1-3), followed by Ugo El Kadmiri adding another goal late in the match (89th minute, 1-4). With this victory (1-4), Marseille moved up to the 21st place, which is the second-to-last qualifying spot for the Round of 16, but their progression is not yet guaranteed. The team will await the results of other matches on this final day.