Key Takeaways:
- Marseille secured a 3:2 victory away against Royal Union Saint-Gilloise
- Mason Greenwood scored twice for the French side, including their third goal in the 58th minute
- Two Union Saint-Gilloise goals were ruled out for offside during the contest
Match Summary
Marseille emerged victorious in a compelling European away fixture, triumphing 3:2 over Belgian team Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The match proved dramatic, as the home side saw two potential goals ruled out for offside, intensifying the contest’s intrigue.
First-Half Action
Israeli forward Anan Khalaili opened the scoring for Royal Union Saint-Gilloise in the 5th minute, providing an early advantage for the hosts. However, Marseille quickly responded when Igor Paixão drew the sides level after 15 minutes, capitalising on an assist from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. As half-time approached, the visitors completed their turnaround: Mason Greenwood was on hand in the 41st minute to make it 2:1 to Marseille, once more benefiting from an Aubameyang pass.
And breathe…. ✅
The Olympiens come out on top in a thriller in Brussels!#USGOM | 2⃣ – 3⃣ | ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/dExX2YZKMY
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) December 9, 2025
Second-Half Performance and Disallowed Goals
After the interval, Marseille extended their lead in the 58th minute, Greenwood netting his second of the night. Khalaili then gave the home supporters hope by scoring his second goal in the 71st minute, reducing the deficit to one goal. Despite Union Saint-Gilloise’s pressure, two further efforts found the net for the hosts but neither stood, both being disallowed for offside.
| Team | Goal Scorers | Minute |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Union Saint-Gilloise | Anan Khalaili | 5′, 71′ |
| Marseille | Igor Paixão Mason Greenwood (2) | 15′ 41′, 58′ |
Statistical Overview
The fixture featured five recognised goals, with Mason Greenwood’s contribution proving decisive for Marseille. Khalaili’s brace could ultimately not prevent the visitors from leaving Belgium with all three points.
