US EditionNewcastle's Winning Run Ends with 2-1 Loss at Marseille
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice after Newcastle's goalkeeper error, securing Marseille's second Champions League win and halting Newcastle's three-game European winning streak.
- On Tuesday, Olympique de Marseille overturned Newcastle United 2-1 at the Stade Vélodrome as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to claim their second win of the campaign.
- Following a bright start from the visitors, Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle an early lead after six minutes, but an ill-judged run from Nick Pope shifted momentum to Marseille.
- Aubameyang levelled shortly after halftime with a Bakola through-ball on his first start, then converted Timothy Weah's cross four minutes later to give Marseille the lead.
- Newcastle's three-match Champions League winning run ended, halting their momentum in Europe and leaving them eighth on nine points while Olympique de Marseille sit on six in the group.
- A debutant Darryl Bakola made a decisive contribution, assisting the equaliser in his first Champions League start, while Eddie Howe's wing-back picks drew scrutiny.
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Marseille Vs Newcastle United, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Brace Halts Magpies' European Surge
Marseille overturned a half-time deficit as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice in five minutes to stun Newcastle United, ending the visitors' UEFA Champions League winning streak
After defeating Newcastle, Olympique de Marseille revives qualification hopes
Olympique de Marseille revived their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a spirited 2–1 comeback against Newcastle United, powered by a second-half brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The victory at the Stade Vélodrome halted Newcastle’s winning run and lifted the French side back into contention in the group.
Doubtful of a Newcastle goal, the Olympique de Marseille still won a great victory (2-1) thanks to a double of Aubameyang on day 5 of the group phase of the Champions League. This victory brings the Olympians back to the potential qualifying zone for the 16th final, with six points on the counter.
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