End of the European adventure for Olympique de Marseille. Jean-Louis Gasset’s men did not exist during the return match on the pitch of Atalanta Bergamo. Indeed, OM, who were largely dominated by the Italian team, lost with a score of 3 to 0.
A defeat that the Marseille club will have to quickly forget, because at present the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gang has still not validated a ticket for the next European season.
Only 9th in Ligue 1, OM will have to stock up on points against Lorient, Reims and Le Havre. A rather easy calendar on paper, but with the physical and mental wear and tear, a crack cannot be ruled out.
The only positive point from this defeat in the Europa League semi-final: Pablo Longoria is no longer obliged to exercise the option to purchase the ghostly Joaquin Correa. Indeed, the obligatory OA of 10 million euros was conditional on qualification for the next Champions League. However, OM can no longer mathematically secure a ticket for the C1.
A meager consolation prize which will not, however, compensate for the shortfall of non-qualification for the most lucrative European cup.
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