Apr 11, 2026
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Find out why the Le Figaro editorial team is happy and unhappy after OM's sluggish 3-1 win over Metz at the Velodrome Stadium on Friday.
Marseille-Metz: decisive Aubameyang, Paixão in the legs, Beye's defensive tactics... The peaks and the flops
After the lazy victory of OM (3-1) against Metz this Friday in the Vélodrome, what he likes and does not like, to explore the editors of Le Figaro.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored again for OM in Marseille's 3-1 win over FC Metz on Friday 29Ligue 1.The 36-year-old scored his goal with a fine technique, sending the ball into Metz's right-hand corner, out of the reach of Pop C, who was excellent on Friday night.
Skip Advertisement The ex-Arsenal player quickly made people forget his encounter with Garnet's goal in the 9th minute of the game. He even came close to scoring twice (33) but was caught offside by a few millimeters when he crossed the goal line to finish into an empty net (after a good save by Timber).
The kindness of methane
FC Metz sit last in the French league with 15 points, 12 behind the leaders who remain in the relegation zone.If Ligue 2 is anything to go by, Grints didn't do too badly in Marseille this Friday and showed his good intentions, especially for the Red Lanterns.Benoit Tino's men exploited Marseille's defense for long periods and created some good chances.
Gauthier Hayne found the post just before half-time (44th) after a great left-footed effort down the field.Even better, Giorgi Tsytyishvili chilled the velodrome with a beautiful solo run just after the first Marseille break (51st).A great offensive move that doesn't pay off at fair value.The brass offered a lot without troubling OM, who had played several times under fire.Check out Bauna Sarin's great comeback with a series of official posts.
Picasso and Greenwood on the legs
Avec Aubameyang, Igor Paixão et Mason Greenwood sont sans conteste les deux meilleurs offensifs marseillais de la rencontre. Le Brésilien (25 ans) a multiplié les retours défensifs tout au long des 90 minutes qu’il a jouées, un cauchemar pour les attaquants de Metz. En vrai leader, l’ancien du Feyenoord a mené bon nombre d’offensives olympiennes. Il a été récompensé de son travail de l’ombre par son superbe but au retour des vestiaires (48e).
Mason Greenwood provided two assists on his return to action, after his minor injury was shortened against Lille on March 22 (following a serious foul by Verdonk).The Englishman was more involved in the game, although a little more sensible than Paixão.He distributed beautiful sharp passes to his teammates.The former Manchester United man could have even scored if Pape Sy had not made a great save (59th).too bad he lost the ball 3-1 in the 64th minute on a safe shot while Metz's defense was completely disorganized.Greenwood received a standing ovation from the Vélodrome at the end of the game (82nd).
Bey's strange tactics
Leave the ball at the bottom of the championship for a few minutes... A funny strategy is used when your name is Olympique de Marseille and you want to play in the Champions League every season.Habib Beye's tactics this Friday are a secret.The Olympic coach lets Metz play for a long time. However, his players are able to control the game against the bottom of Ligue 1.
This strategy was still dangerous, as Meze came close to equalizing several times. Is this a form of arrogance, meaning that the Garnets were too weak? Probably not. It could be an adjustment after two defeats against Lille and Monaco, but in this case the strategy was very defensive against an opponent of a lower standard.
A missed opportunity for Amine Gouiri.Usually confined to the luxury substitute role, this time the Algerian was lined up from the start by Habib Beye.A place won after several very good entries where he often saved OM.The former Lyonnais risks losing it immediately.He was clearly Marseille's least prominent attacking player, far behind Paixão, Aubameyang and Greenwood.
Amine Gouiri missed a great opportunity in the 22nd minute when he hit uncontrolled, his body went back, at the entrance of the penalty area, he sent the ball right over the cage of Metz (service of Aubameyang).However, the Algerian had time to control and place his ball.He got a lot of points to compensate for his offensive invisibility, without being able to touch the game (completely missed strike on 83).
The "super-sub" role (the player who makes a successful comeback at the end) seems to be better suited to the 26-year-old Marseille striker, much like Gonzalo Ramos at PSG.Al-Jouiri continued to play a big part in Marseille's third goal, recovering the ball well before dribbling and passing it to Hamed Junior Traore, who did just enough to finish into an empty net.Great job and a little late.
Big time OM in the house;Giant of Metz;We haven't had this much excitement since the Green final in Glasgow in 1976.
I think you are too harsh with OM, sure there were a lot of upsets against the opposition goals, but the Mets goalie had a certain number of crucial saves without which OM would have taken the lead.On the other hand, the Mets' scoring chances cannot be counted on the fingers of one hand, with the exception of Rollie's last shot, which hit the left post.
