On Sunday evening, Olympique de Marseille came from behind to defeat Olympique Lyonnais 3-2 in the «Olympico», closing the 24th matchday of Ligue 1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a late brace to secure the vital win, as both teams' defenses displayed significant vulnerabilities. The loss halts Lyon's impressive winning streak.
Olympique de Marseille secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday evening at Stade Vélodrome, concluding the 24th matchday of Ligue 1. The «Olympico» saw Lyon take an early lead through Corentin Tolisso in the 3rd minute, following a defensive error by Marseille. Marseille leveled the score in the 52nd minute via an action started by substitute Brazilian Paixão, who later provided the assist for Aubameyang's first goal.
Lyon regained the lead in the 76th minute through young Himbert, who entered at the 60th minute and completed a fine sequence shortly after. However, 36-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, starting in place of the injured Gouiri, sparked the comeback by scoring in the 81st minute to tie the game, then in the 90th minute to give Marseille the win. These goals mark his 65th and 66th in Ligue 1.
For Lyon, 19-year-old Brazilian prodigy Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid, shone with two assists and four chances created, despite two shots saved by goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. Paixão, subbed in at halftime for Timber, changed the game's dynamics with his impactful entry. Himbert, just 18, displayed boldness by creating a chance in the 63rd minute and scoring.
Both defenses faced criticism for their fragility: Marseille's from the start, and Lyon's in the closing stages against Aubameyang's runs. This loss is Lyon's second in a row, following a 3-1 defeat at Strasbourg last week, ending a run of 13 consecutive wins across all competitions.
