Marseille Stuns Ajax 4-0 in Champions League
Marseille secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Ajax in the Champions League at Stade Velodrome. The French side, who had lost their opening match to Real Madrid, staged a remarkable comeback with goals from Igor Paixao, Mason Greenwood, and a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The match started with a bang for Marseille. Igor Paixao, the unknown quantity, scored twice in the first 12 minutes, marking his first Champions League goals and becoming the 10th Marseille player to achieve a brace in the competition. His impressive performance continued as he also provided an assist, making him the first Marseille player to be involved in three or more goals in a Champions League match.
In the 26th minute, Mason Greenwood extended Marseille's lead, making it 3-0. The second half saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the experienced forward, take centre stage. He scored in the 52nd minute and later provided two assists, completing his hat-trick of contributions. Aubameyang's goal was the cherry on top, sealing Marseille's win and leaving Ajax pointless after two consecutive defeats.
Marseille's emphatic win over Ajax was a testament to their resilience and attacking prowess. The team's ability to bounce back from a loss and secure a crucial victory in the Champions League bodes well for their future prospects in the competition. Meanwhile, Ajax faces an uphill battle to qualify from their group after suffering their second consecutive defeat.
