UCL: Marseille Edge Saint-Gilloise in Thrilling 3-2 Win

Mason Greenwood brace sends Marseille top of group

Mason Greenwood scores a brace as Marseille overcome early deficit to beat Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Champions League thriller.

Saint-Gilloise refused to give up, and Anan Khalaili scored a late goal to bring his team back into the game...

Olympique de Marseille took a big step towards qualifying for the UEFA Champions League knockout phase with a thrilling 3-2 win over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Mason Greenwood scored a brace, leading Marseille to victory in a five-goal thriller.

The match, which marked Marseille's first-ever European away match against Saint-Gilloise since 1962, quickly turned into a challenge of the present moment. The home side took the lead early on, with the first shot of the game finding its mark.

Anan Khalaili stunned the French visitors with an early goal, scoring in the fourth minute. However, Roberto De Zerbi's men bounced back, equalizing 10 minutes later through Igor Paixao, who pounced on a rebound from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's shot.

Marseille took control, and Mason Greenwood scored his second goal of the match, putting his team ahead. Earlier, Timothy Weah had a great chance, but Kjell Scherpen made a crucial fingertip save.

Marseille and Saint-Gilloise were level on points in the UCL league phase, but Marseille seized the opportunity to take the lead. Mason Greenwood scored his third goal of the match, racing behind the defense and curling his shot past Scherpen.

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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 9, 2025

Saint-Gilloise refused to give up, and Anan Khalaili scored a late goal to bring his team back into the game. He drilled his shot home from an awkward angle after Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli misjudged a cross, leaving the outcome wide open.

Saint-Gilloise pushed hard for a comeback, but were thwarted twice by the offside flag, with Kevin Mac Allister and Promise David seeing their potential equalizers ruled out.

The defeat leaves the Belgian side facing a tough task to qualify, with Bayern Munich looming in their penultimate match. Marseille, on the other hand, are on the cusp of qualification, needing just one more win to secure their spot in the knockout phase.