UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Marseille 2 - 1 FT Newcastle
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Barnes 6'
Joe Willock 20'
36' Darryl Bakola
Anthony Gordon 42'
HT
46' P. Aubameyang (D. Bakola)
50' P. Aubameyang (T. Weah)
52' Emerson Palmieri
↓ V. Livramento ↑L. Hall 61'
↓ F. Schar ↑A. Elanga 61'
↓ J. Murphy ↑L. Miley 61'
62' ↓ D. Bakola ↑M. O'Riley
Dan Burn 65'
67' Mason Greenwood
↓ A. Gordon ↑N. Woltemade 72'
↓ J. Willock ↑J. Ramsey 72'
83' Arthur Vermeeren
88' ↓ M. Greenwood ↑A. Gomes
90'+2 ↓ P. Aubameyang ↑R. Vaz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
G. Rulli 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
T. Weah 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
B. Pavard 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Balerdi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emerson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Vermeeren 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
P. Hojbjerg
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
83
Passes
6
Duels
M. Greenwood
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
D. Bakola 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
I. Paixao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
P. Aubameyang 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
J. De Lange 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Van Neck
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. O'Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Mmadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
N. Pope
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
S. Tonali
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Bruno Guimaraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Livramento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
J. Willock
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
H. Barnes 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
A. Gordon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
M. Thompson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Ramsdale
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Botman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joelinton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Alabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Elanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Aubameyang's Clinical Double Turns Marseille's European Nightmare Into Triumph
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This was the Champions League match that defined character: Newcastle arrived as the stronger European force, but Marseille's desperation at home proved fiercer than any visiting pedigree.
Early Shock, Instant Response
Newcastle came to the Orange Vélodrome with ruthless intent, and H. Barnes proved it in the sixth minute—a clinical finish that sent the away support into raptures. For Newcastle, sitting 20th in the group standings with just 9 points from five games, this was a statement. But Marseille had other ideas. The home side controlled 58% possession and refused to panic, their intensity building with each passing minute as they hunted the equaliser with the hunger of a team fighting for European survival.
Aubameyang's Clinical Masterclass
The turning point arrived in the 46th minute when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelled, assisted by D. Bakola. Four minutes later, he struck again—Timothy Weah providing the creator's touch as the Marseille forward delivered a clinical double that exposed Newcastle's defensive fragility. Aubameyang's 8.9 rating reflected his dominance: two goals, relentless movement, and the composure of a striker who understood the stakes. Newcastle's backline, which had conceded just four goals in their opening five matches, crumbled under the pressure of Marseille's second-half assault.
Rulli's Wall Holds the Line
Newcastle fired 20 shots—nine on target—a barrage that would have buried most teams. But Gerónimo Rulli stood firm between the posts, making seven saves to keep Marseille's slender lead intact. The goalkeeper's 7.9 rating understated his importance: he was the final guardian when Newcastle's desperation peaked in the closing stages. Marseille's 86% pass accuracy (454 of 530) proved they controlled the rhythm, dictating play despite Newcastle's superior shot volume. The balance of the match lay with the home side's precision against the visitors' volume—and precision won the day at the Vélodrome.
Key Questions
What made Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the Man of the Match?
Two clinical finishes in four minutes transformed the match. His movement, composure, and lethal finishing turned Marseille's half-time deficit into a winning platform.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Stalemate at the Orange Vélodrome
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This is a match for the tactical completionists, where positional jostling in the new league phase outweighs the usual Champions League knockout drama.
The Setup
As the Marseille faithful gather at the Orange Vélodrome this late November evening, the atmosphere is tinged with more anxiety than anticipation. The Stakes are strangely muted; both clubs find themselves adrift in the mid-section of the table, struggling to find the consistency required to challenge the elite. Marseille’s Form has been a rollercoaster of two wins and two losses, while Newcastle arrive with a slightly more stable run but lacking the clinical edge that defined their earlier campaign.
Key Battle
The game will likely be won or lost in the transition. Without a clear Balance in either side's midfield, the duel between Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s screening role for the hosts and Bruno Guimarães’s creative distribution for the Magpies will dictate the tempo. If Højbjerg can stifle the service to the Newcastle front line, the match risks becoming a congested midfield scrap with very few clear-cut Stars shining through.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither manager is willing to commit too many bodies forward. Newcastle will likely absorb pressure and look to strike via direct balls, while Marseille will rely on the raucous home support to carry them through periods of lethargy. A 1-1 draw seems the most plausible outcome, as both sides appear content to share the spoils rather than risk a morale-damaging defeat.