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UCL: Olympique Marseille Dismantles Ajax 4-0 in Champions League

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Marseille's record-breaking win, 4-0 thrashing of Ajax




Marseille's 4-0 win over Ajax marked a significant victory for Roberto De Zerbi's side, with Igor Paixão scoring a brace and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang adding to the scoreline.


Manager Johnny Heitinga will face intense scrutiny after his team's disappointing performance...


Ligue 1 giants Olympique Marseille handed Ajax their record Champions League loss with a resounding 4-0 victory in the French port city. This match showcased Marseille's attacking prowess, with goals from Igor Paixao, Mason Greenwood, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.


Heitinga and Ajax opened their game with tight man marking, which De Zerbi quickly exploited. A long pass from centre-half Nayef Aguerd was extended by Aubameyang, who immediately put Paixao in a one-on-one with goalkeeper Viteszlav Jaros, who was nailed to the ground as the Brazilian opened the scoring in the sixth minute.


Paixao soon made it much worse for Ajax, who went down two goals after twelve minutes as the Brazilian winger hit home from outside the box.


Marseille's momentum continued to build as Mason Greenwood scored the third goal before the half-hour mark. Greenwood expertly exposed Ajax's defensive vulnerability, thanks to a perfectly weighted pass from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which left him with acres of space to maneuver. With clinical precision, Greenwood beat Ajax goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, doubling Marseille's lead and silencing the visiting team's hopes.


Ajax struggled to create significant scoring opportunities, with their only notable attempt coming in the 45th minute. Steven Berghuis launched a long-range shot from 35 meters, but his effort was easily blocked, highlighting the team's challenges in breaking down Marseille's defense.


Marseille's victory marked a significant milestone, as they secured their first Champions League win since October 2022. The team's performance showcased their attacking prowess, with Igor Paixao scoring a brace and Aubameyang contributing a goal and assist. This dominant display sets the tone for Marseille's Champions League campaign after lossing to Real Madrid in their first outing, while Ajax lost 2-1 to Inter Milan. This win for Marseille demonstrates their potential to make a deep run in the competition.


Any hopes for a famous comeback were blown to pieces by Aubameyang within the first ten minutes of the second half - after a free-kick all the way at Marseille's box, the Gabonese striker found himself in front of Jaros fewer than ten seconds later and slotted the ball home with ease.


The home side took the foot off the throttle following the 4-0, giving Ajax the space to create their first chances of the game. Efforts from Oliver Edvardsen, Kenneth Taylor, and Mika Godts all couldn't put Ajax on the scoreboard, however.



Record European Loss for Ajax

Ajax suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Champions League. This loss marked a record for Ajax, surpassing their previous worst defeats against FC Barcelona in 2013 and Bayern Munich in 2004, both of which were also 4-0 losses. Marseille's dominant performance saw them take a commanding lead, but they eased off in the final stages, allowing Ajax to create some scoring opportunities.


Manager Johnny Heitinga will face intense scrutiny after his team's disappointing performance. Ajax's inability to pose a significant threat to Marseille's defense left them reeling, and the loss has put Heitinga's job security in question. With another tough match coming up against Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday, Ajax will need to regroup quickly and find a way to bounce back from this crushing defeat.


Ajax will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 22nd in their next UEFA Champions League match, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 WAT. Meanwhile, Olympique Marseille, fresh from their 4-0 win over Ajax, will head to Portugal to take on Sporting CP in their next fixture. Marseille's victory marked a significant milestone, handing Ajax a record European loss. The upcoming matches promise to be thrilling as both teams look to make their mark in the Champions League.


Ajax's Struggles

Ajax struggled to create significant chances, with Kenneth Taylor and Oliver Edvardsen coming closest to scoring. Despite their efforts, they couldn't breach Marseille's defense, leading to a record loss in the Champions League.


This loss puts Ajax in a tough spot in their Champions League group, and they'll need to regroup quickly to face upcoming challenges. Marseille, on the other hand, celebrated a crucial win, showcasing their strength in the competition.


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