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Real Madrid Edges Out Olympique de Marseille in Tense Champions League Clash
In a thrilling Champions League match, Real Madrid managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille, despite playing three players less after Dani Carvajal's sending off in the 72nd minute.
The first half of the game was a balanced affair, with both teams showing their attacking prowess. Real Madrid, coached by Xabi Alonso, started the match strongly, recording 15 shots, 5 of which were on target, and an expected goals (xG) of 0.8 in the first 15 minutes. However, it was Olympique de Marseille who took the lead in the 29th minute, thanks to a key mistake by Arda Guler, who lost possession, leading to Timothy Weah's opening goal.
The tide turned in the second half, with Marseille's performance noticeably declining in the more laborious final 25 minutes. During this period, they only recovered 4 balls outside their box, compared to 12 between halftime and the 70th minute. This lack of control was evident, as they often preferred safety over taking risks, with Facundo Medina, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Arthur Vermeeren, and CJ Egan-Riley making safe choices.
In contrast, Real Madrid worked hard and slowed down the pace of the match after Carvajal's dismissal. Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde continued to play at a high level, while Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen also impressed. After the sending off, Real Madrid managed to fire 6 shots (3 on target) and earned a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé (2-1, 81st) to secure the victory.
Olympique de Marseille's coach, Roberto De Zerbi, expressed regret about the team's performance in the final 25 minutes and stated that they could have taken more risks after Carvajal's sending off. Marseille were awarded two penalties in the match, one in the 29th and one in the 79th minute, but failed to convert either.
Before Carvajal's sending off, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tested Thibaut Courtois' gloves for Real Madrid. Raul Asencio was brought on by Alonso to replace Guler, and he played a crucial role in helping Real Madrid secure the win.
The match was not without its controversies, with five new signings on the field for Marseille at the end of the match, potentially affecting their performance and cohesion. Despite this, Olympique de Marseille lacked freshness and automatisms, with many new players and some playing their second match in less than a week.
In the end, Real Madrid's hard work and determination paid off, as they managed to scrape through the match and secure a crucial victory in the Champions League.
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