Key Takeaways:
- Marseille secured a 4-0 win against Ajax, establishing their dominance early in the encounter
- Igor Paixão struck twice within the opening 12 minutes before Mason Greenwood added a third goal in the 26th minute
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contributed two assists and scored his sixth career goal against Ajax
First Half Brilliance Gives Marseille Commanding Lead
Marseille took charge of proceedings early, dictating play from the outset at the Stade Vélodrome. The breakthrough arrived just six minutes in when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang released Igor Paixão near the halfway line. Paixão surged forward, covering significant ground before calmly finishing to open the scoring. The Brazilian forward doubled his tally six minutes later, capitalising on a steal by Vermeeren, who provided a perfectly timed pass for Paixão to score his second.
1️⃣ Goal. 2️⃣ Assists. A standout display from 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲-𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 🌟🇬🇦 pic.twitter.com/VFVw7d4QQb
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) September 30, 2025
The hosts continued their relentless start and extended their lead in the 26th minute. Aubameyang, again at the heart of the action, delivered a precise pass into the penalty area for Mason Greenwood, who made no mistake to make it 3-0.
Ajax’s Improved Second Half Resurgence Cut Short
After the interval, Ajax sought to regain some composure and managed to show positive signs of improvement. However, any prospect of a comeback was extinguished in the 52nd minute. Another swift and incisive attack saw Vermeeren and Paixão combine before finding Aubameyang, who finished clinically. This effort marked Aubameyang’s sixth goal against Ajax in his career.
| Scorer | Minute | Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Igor Paixão | 6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang |
| Igor Paixão | 12 | Vermeeren |
| Mason Greenwood | 26 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 52 | Paixão |
Statistical Highlight: Aubameyang’s Impact
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s performance proved instrumental, as he assisted the first two goals, set up the third, and found the net himself early in the second half. His contribution meant he has now scored six times against Ajax throughout his career. Marseille’s emphatic performance under Roberto De Zerbi secured a memorable 4-0 victory.
