Marseille vs Metz Highlights and Goals

Ligue 1

7:05 PMApril 10, 2026

Regular Season – 29

Marseille

Show Score

3 – 1

HT:(1 – 0)

Metz

Orange Vélodrome

Referee: Stephanie Frappart, France

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Match Stats

Ball possession

54%

46%

2.78

Expected goals (xG)

0.49

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

486

Total passes

419

422 (87%)

Accurate passes

351 (84%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

1
G

Gerónimo Rulli

6.3

32
D

Facundo Medina

45+1′

7.2

5
D

Leonardo Balerdi

7.2

28
D

Benjamin Pavard

7.2

14
M

Igor Paixão

48′

8.0

27
M

Quinten Timber

6.3

23
M

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (C)

6.9

22
M

Timothy Weah

6.3

9
F

Amine Gouiri

90+3′

7.3

10
F

Mason Greenwood

13′

48′

7.9

17
F

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

13′

7.3

Substitutes

18
M

Arthur Vermeeren

72′

6.9

20
M

Hamed Junior Traorè

90+3′

82′

7.2

33
D

Emerson Palmieri

12
G

Jeffrey de Lange

26
M

Bilal Nadir

11
M

Ethan Nwaneri

8
M

Himad Abdelli

90+1′

6
M

Tochukwu Nnadi

82′

6.6

78
F

Ange Lago

Coach

Habib Beye

61
G

Pape Sy

7.2

2
D

Maxime Colin

56′

6.2

5
D

Jean-Philippe Gbamin

5.3

38
D

Sadibou Sané

6.3

39
D

Koffi Kouao

84′

6.0

12
M

Alpha Touré

6.9

20
M

Jessy Deminguet

6.6

7
M

Georgiy Tsitaishvili

49′

7.7

10
M

Gauthier Hein

49′

6.3

70
M

Bouna Sarr

7.0

30
F

Habib Diallo (C)

6.2

Substitutes

4
D

Urie-Michel Mboula

15
D

Terry Yegbe

97
D

Fodé Ballo-Touré

82′

6.2

1
G

Jonathan Fischer

21
M

Benjamin Stambouli

19
F

Lucas Michal

87′

11
F

Giorgi Kvilitaia

9
F

Giorgi Abuashvili

34
F

Nathan Mbala

81′

6.5

Coach

Benoit Tavenot

Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Paris Saint Germain	27	20	3	4	61-23	38	63	W 21 February: Paris Saint Germain 3 – 0 Metz W 28 February: Le Havre 0 – 1 Paris Saint Germain L 06 March: Paris Saint Germain 1 – 3 Monaco W 21 March: Nice 0 – 4 Paris Saint Germain W 03 April: Paris Saint Germain 3 – 1 Toulouse
2	Lens	28	19	2	7	54-27	27	59	D 27 February: Strasbourg 1 – 1 Lens W 08 March: Lens 3 – 0 Metz L 14 March: Lorient 2 – 1 Lens W 20 March: Lens 5 – 1 Angers L 04 April: Lille 3 – 0 Lens
3	Lille	28	15	5	8	45-34	11	50	W 01 March: Lille 1 – 0 Nantes D 08 March: Lille 1 – 1 Lorient W 15 March: Rennes 1 – 2 Lille W 22 March: Marseille 1 – 2 Lille W 04 April: Lille 3 – 0 Lens
4	Marseille	28	15	4	9	55-37	18	49	W 07 March: Toulouse 0 – 1 Marseille W 13 March: Marseille 1 – 0 Auxerre W No match found L 05 April: Monaco 2 – 1 Marseille L No match found
5	Monaco	28	15	4	9	49-39	10	49	W 06 March: Paris Saint Germain 1 – 3 Monaco W 14 March: Monaco 2 – 0 Stade Brestois 29 W 22 March: Lyon 1 – 2 Monaco W 05 April: Monaco 2 – 1 Marseille W No match found
6	Lyon	28	14	6	8	41-29	12	48	L 01 March: Marseille 3 – 2 Lyon D 08 March: Lyon 1 – 1 Paris FC D 15 March: Le Havre 0 – 0 Lyon L 22 March: Lyon 1 – 2 Monaco D 05 April: Angers 0 – 0 Lyon
7	Rennes	28	13	8	7	47-40	7	47	W 28 February: Rennes 1 – 0 Toulouse W 08 March: Nice 0 – 4 Rennes L 15 March: Rennes 1 – 2 Lille D 22 March: Rennes 0 – 0 Metz W 04 April: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 4 Rennes
8	Strasbourg	28	12	7	9	46-34	12	43	D 27 February: Strasbourg 1 – 1 Lens D 07 March: Auxerre 0 – 0 Strasbourg D 15 March: Strasbourg 0 – 0 Paris FC W 22 March: Nantes 2 – 3 Strasbourg W 04 April: Strasbourg 3 – 1 Nice
9	Lorient	28	9	11	8	38-42	-4	38	D 01 March: Lorient 2 – 2 Auxerre D 08 March: Lille 1 – 1 Lorient W 14 March: Lorient 2 – 1 Lens L 21 March: Toulouse 1 – 0 Lorient D 05 April: Lorient 1 – 1 Paris FC
10	Toulouse	28	10	7	11	39-35	4	37	L 28 February: Rennes 1 – 0 Toulouse L 07 March: Toulouse 0 – 1 Marseille W 15 March: Metz 3 – 4 Toulouse W 21 March: Toulouse 1 – 0 Lorient L 03 April: Paris Saint Germain 3 – 1 Toulouse
11	Stade Brestois 29	28	10	6	12	37-43	-6	36	W 01 March: Metz 0 – 1 Stade Brestois 29 W 08 March: Stade Brestois 29 2 – 0 Le Havre L 14 March: Monaco 2 – 0 Stade Brestois 29 L 21 March: Auxerre 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29 L 04 April: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 4 Rennes
12	Angers	28	9	6	13	24-37	-13	33	L 28 February: Monaco 2 – 0 Angers W 07 March: Nantes 0 – 1 Angers L 14 March: Angers 0 – 2 Nice L 20 March: Lens 5 – 1 Angers D 05 April: Angers 0 – 0 Lyon
13	Paris FC	28	7	11	10	33-44	-11	32	W No match found D 15 March: Strasbourg 0 – 0 Paris FC D No match found W No match found D No match found
14	Le Havre	28	6	10	12	23-36	-13	28	L 28 February: Le Havre 0 – 1 Paris Saint Germain L 08 March: Stade Brestois 29 2 – 0 Le Havre D 15 March: Le Havre 0 – 0 Lyon L 22 March: Paris FC 3 – 2 Le Havre D 05 April: Le Havre 1 – 1 Auxerre
15	Nice	28	7	6	15	33-55	-22	27	L 01 March: Paris FC 1 – 0 Nice L 08 March: Nice 0 – 4 Rennes W 14 March: Angers 0 – 2 Nice L 21 March: Nice 0 – 4 Paris Saint Germain L 04 April: Strasbourg 3 – 1 Nice
16	Auxerre	28	5	8	15	23-37	-14	23	D 01 March: Lorient 2 – 2 Auxerre D 07 March: Auxerre 0 – 0 Strasbourg L 13 March: Marseille 1 – 0 Auxerre W 21 March: Auxerre 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29 D 05 April: Le Havre 1 – 1 Auxerre
17	Nantes	27	4	6	17	24-45	-21	18	W 22 February: Nantes 2 – 0 Le Havre L 01 March: Lille 1 – 0 Nantes L 07 March: Nantes 0 – 1 Angers L 22 March: Nantes 2 – 3 Strasbourg D 05 April: Metz 0 – 0 Nantes
18	Metz	28	3	6	19	25-60	-35	15	L 08 March: Lens 3 – 0 Metz L 15 March: Metz 3 – 4 Toulouse L No match found D 05 April: Metz 0 – 0 Nantes D No match found

Qualification/Relegation

Champions League
Champions League Qualification
UEFA Europa League
Conference League Qualification
Relegation Playoffs
Relegation

Marseille defeated Metz 3-1 at the Orange Vélodrome, with Igor Paixao’s second-half goal restoring their lead after Metz had briefly equalised.

Marseille secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over struggling Metz in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter. Igor Paixao’s decisive strike early in the second half proved to be a turning point. This result solidified Marseille’s position in the top four.

The hosts, Marseille, entered the match in solid fourth place, aiming to strengthen their European qualification bid. Metz, conversely, languished in 18th position. They desperately needed points to ignite their fight against relegation.

The game began with immediate attacking intent from Marseille. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 13th minute. He converted a precise assist from Amine Gouiri. The Orange Vélodrome erupted as the home side took an early lead.

Marseille continued to press their advantage. They created several opportunities to extend their lead. Metz defended resolutely, absorbing waves of attacks. Their goalkeeper made key saves.

Metz struggled to create clear-cut chances against a dominant Marseille defence. The home team maintained control of possession. They looked comfortable heading into the break with their lead intact.

F. Medina received a yellow card for Marseille just before half-time. This was the only booking of the first period. Marseille held their one-goal advantage at the whistle.

The second half promised more action as Metz sought a way back into the game. Marseille aimed to consolidate their lead and secure the win. Both teams understood the importance of the next goal.

Marseille started the second half with renewed vigour. Igor Paixao doubled their lead in the 48th minute. Mason Greenwood provided an excellent assist, setting up Paixao perfectly. The home crowd celebrated what seemed like a comfortable cushion.

However, Metz responded almost immediately. Georgiy Tsitaishvili pulled one back for the visitors in the 49th minute. This sudden goal injected new life into the contest. Metz looked to build on their momentum.

The match became a more open and end-to-end affair. Marseille pushed for a third goal to restore their two-goal lead. Metz fought hard to find an equaliser, showing resilience. Substitutions were made by both managers to influence the outcome.

Hamed Junior Traorè sealed the victory for Marseille in the 90+3 minute. Greenwood once again delivered a superb assist from the flank. Traorè’s late strike crushed any lingering Metz hopes and secured the points.

Marseille demonstrated their attacking prowess with 18 total shots, nine of which were on target. Their expected goals (xG) stood at an impressive 2.78, reflecting their dominance. Metz managed only six shots with an xG of 0.49. Marseille controlled 54% of possession throughout the match.

This 3-1 win strengthens Marseille’s grip on fourth place in Ligue 1. They now boast 49 points from 28 games. Metz remains firmly in the relegation zone, facing a difficult battle for survival in the season’s final stretch.

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