Five Goals in the De Zerbi vs. Fonseca Battle
Former Shakhtar Donetsk managers Roberto De Zerbi and Paulo Fonseca faced off, with De Zerbi’s Marseille emerging victorious in a 3-2 win over Fonseca’s Lyon.
The match began with Lyon taking the lead through a swift counterattack involving Cherki and Tolisso, marking a strong start for Fonseca in his return to French football. However, Marseille responded quickly, with Greenwood capitalizing on a well-timed opportunity to equalize.
The game then turned in Marseille’s favor as Rabiot scored and later conceded a penalty, which was converted by Lacazette. But Marseille had the final say, with Luis Henrique heading home a cross from Lirola in the 84th minute to secure the win.
Under De Zerbi’s influence, Marseille has been in scintillating form, scoring 43 goals in their first 20 league matches—a feat not achieved by the club in 50 years.
2024-25, France - Ligue 1
Marseille - Lyon 3:2 (0:0)
Goals: Tolisso, 53 (0:1); Greenwood, 61 (1:1); Rabiot, 64 (2:1); Lacazette, 72 (penalty) (2:2); Luis Henrique T.L., 85 (3:2)
Marseille: Rulli; Balerdi; Cornelius De.; Murillo А.; Merlin Q. (Lirola, 80); Greenwood (U.Garcia, 90); Rongier; Hojbjerg; Rabiot; Nadir B. (Gouiri, 58); Luis Henrique T.L.
Bench: de Lange; Luiz Felipe; Bakola; Maupay; Rowe J.; Vaz R-o
Yellow Cards: Murillo А. 42; Balerdi 68; Cornelius De. 90; Hojbjerg 90
Lyon: Perri Lucas; Tagliafico; Niakhaté; Kumbedi; Mata C.; Veretout (Tessmann, 86); Tolisso; Matic (Almada, 86); Cherki; Nuamah; Lacazette (Mikautadze, 80)
Bench: Descamps R.; Abner; Omari; Caleta-Car; Maitland-Niles; Molébé
Yellow Cards: Tagliafico 83
