Marseille Fall to Madrid, De Zerbi Furious with the Outcome

Ohana Magazine – Olympique Marseille suffered a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, a result that left coach Roberto De Zerbi visibly frustrated. Playing at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), the French side initially stunned Madrid by taking the lead. Timothy Weah capitalized on a precise pass from Mason Greenwood to put Marseille ahead in the 22nd minute. However, Madrid quickly found their way back into the game.

Mbappé’s Double from the Spot Turns the Match

Real Madrid equalized just seven minutes later when Kylian Mbappé confidently converted a penalty in the 29th minute. Despite Marseille gaining a numerical advantage in the 72nd minute after Dani Carvajal received a red card, the Spanish giants still managed to dominate. Madrid were awarded a second penalty in the 81st minute, once again executed clinically by Mbappé to secure the victory. The French forward’s composure from the spot proved decisive, sealing all three points for Los Blancos.

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De Zerbi’s Frustration with the Missed Opportunity

In his post-match comments, Roberto De Zerbi expressed clear dissatisfaction with the outcome, despite acknowledging the effort his players showed. The Italian coach, who previously managed Brighton & Hove Albion, admitted Marseille had opportunities to win the match. “I am very unhappy, because we could have won this game,” De Zerbi said on UEFA’s official site. He stressed the challenge of integrating new signings into the squad and building chemistry on the pitch, adding that his team still had important lessons to take from the encounter.

Lessons for Marseille Moving Forward

Despite the disappointment, De Zerbi highlighted that Marseille’s performance contained positives to build on. He praised his squad for competing strongly against a European powerhouse, but insisted consistency and connection among new players remain critical. For Marseille, the defeat serves as both a warning and a motivator ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Facing Real Madrid at the Bernabéu is never an easy task, but the French side’s spirited display shows there is potential to grow under De Zerbi’s management.