Olympiacos win 1-0 against Marseille in the UEFA Europa League.
The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 15 October 2026 at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille. The home side, Marseille, hosted Greek giants Olympiacos in a tightly contested encounter that was decided by a single goal before half-time.
How it unfolded
The first half remained evenly balanced until the 36th minute when Marseille’s Keyliane Abdallah was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the match. Six minutes later, Olympiacos broke the deadlock. Santiago Hezze rose to meet a cross from Chiquinho, delivering a powerful header from the centre of the box that flew into the high centre of the goal, giving Olympiacos a 1-0 lead. The goal came just a minute before Olympiacos defender Panagiotis Retsos received a yellow card in the 43rd minute.
The second half saw both teams continue to press, but discipline remained a factor. Olympiacos midfielder Bruno Onyemaechi was booked in the 60th minute for a bad foul, while Marseille defender Bamo Meïté picked up his own yellow card in the 77th minute for a similar infringement. No further goals were scored, and Olympiacos held on to secure the win.
Standout performers
- Santiago Hezze (Olympiacos) – Scored the only goal of the match, heading in Chiquinho’s cross in the 42nd minute.
- Chiquinho (Olympiacos) – Provided the decisive assist with a well-timed cross that set up Hezze’s header.
Match facts
- Final score: Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos
- Goal: Santiago Hezze (42’) – assist by Chiquinho
- Yellow cards:
- Keyliane Abdallah (Marseille, 36’) – bad foul
- Panagiotis Retsos (Olympiacos, 43’) – booked
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, 60’) – bad foul
- Bamo Meïté (Marseille, 77’) – bad foul
- Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
What it means
The 1-0 result gives Olympiacos three points in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while Marseille return home without points, leaving both clubs to reassess their strategies as the competition progresses.
