Key Takeaways:
- On Tuesday evening, Mason Greenwood scored twice as Marseille edged Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 in their Champions League encounter in Brussels
- Roberto De Zerbi praised Greenwood’s talent but emphasised areas requiring progress, including ball retention and defensive consistency
- Greenwood’s first goal arrived just before half-time, while his second extended OM’s lead early in the second half at Lotto Park
Marseille’s Champions League Win in Brussels
Olympique de Marseille secured a 3-2 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in their Champions League fixture at Lotto Park on Tuesday evening. Mason Greenwood was instrumental in the result, netting a brace that initially set OM on course for a comfortable lead in the Belgian capital.
🗣️ Roberto De Zerbi considère Mason Greenwood comme l'un des meilleurs attaquants d'Europe et en attend donc toujours plus, même quand l'OM mène 3-1. pic.twitter.com/wTB995zwJM
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) December 10, 2025
Greenwood’s Standout Performance
The 24-year-old Englishman delivered one of his finest displays in European competition in a Marseille shirt. Greenwood broke the deadlock just before the interval, exploiting a burst of pace before finishing past Scherpen. After half-time, he struck again on the counter, dispatching a clinical shot into the left corner to double Marseille’s advantage.
De Zerbi’s Assessment of Greenwood
Despite Greenwood’s crucial contribution, Roberto De Zerbi provided a balanced post-match assessment during the press conference. The Italian head coach stated: “Greenwood, he is a great player – but in my opinion he needs to keep the ball longer, and let us breath a bit more,” adding, “He needs to be more consistent, even in the defensive phase, at least to keep his position.”
Looking Ahead
While Greenwood’s brace proved decisive in ensuring Marseille’s triumph, De Zerbi’s comments underline a desire for continuous improvement, particularly in ball possession and defensive discipline, as OM seek further European progress.
