Sturm Graz clinched a 1-0 win over Marseille at the Merkur Arena.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture on 22 October 2026 brought SK Sturm Graz and Olympique de Marseille to the Merkur Arena in Graz. Both sides entered the match looking to gain valuable points in the competition, with the home crowd providing a lively backdrop for the encounter.

How it unfolded

The decisive moment arrived early. In the 13th minute, Oumar Diakité opened the scoring for Sturm Graz with a right-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the bottom right corner. The goal was set up by a well-timed pass from Luca Weinhandl, giving the visitors little chance to respond.

The match then settled into a tight rhythm, punctuated by a series of cautions. Marseille’s Angel Gomes was the first to be booked, receiving a yellow card in the 24th minute for a bad foul. Sturm Graz’s own Oumar Diakité, who had scored the opening goal, was cautioned later in the 32nd minute for a similar infringement.

Sturm Graz’s Luca Weinhandl added to the booking tally in the 63rd minute, also for a bad foul. Marseille’s Amine Gouiri was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute, again for a bad foul, as the game approached its final stages.

The home side’s Arjan Malic received a booking in the 84th minute, while Marseille’s Bamo Meïté was cautioned in stoppage time, 90+1’, also for a bad foul. Despite the disciplinary activity, the scoreline remained unchanged, and Sturm Graz held on for the three points.

Standout performers

Oumar Diakité proved the match-winner, finding the net in the 13th minute and later earning a yellow card for his aggressive play. His contribution was complemented by Luca Weinhandl, whose assist set up the goal and who also featured among the booked players.

Match facts

  • Final score: SK Sturm Graz 1-0 Marseille
  • Scorers: Oumar Diakité (13’) – assist by Luca Weinhandl
  • Bookings:
    • Angel Gomes (Marseille) – 24’
    • Oumar Diakité (Sturm Graz) – 32’
    • Luca Weinhandl (Sturm Graz) – 63’
    • Amine Gouiri (Marseille) – 80’
    • Arjan Malic (Sturm Graz) – 84’
    • Bamo Meïté (Marseille) – 90+1’
  • Venue: Merkur Arena, Graz

What it means

The victory gives SK Sturm Graz three points from the Europa League League Phase match, while Marseille return home without any points from this fixture. Both clubs will look to build on the result as the competition progresses.