October 21, (THEWILL) – Marseille earned a commanding 5-0 victory against Montpellier in Ligue 1, propelling them to third place in the French league standings. The match, held at the Stade de la Mosson, saw Marseille dominate from the outset, with Elye Wahi scoring within the first minute against his former club.
Despite Montpellier’s attempts to gain a foothold in the game, including a near-miss from Akor Adams, Marseille extended their lead before half-time. Amine Harit and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg found the net, giving the visitors a comfortable 3-0 advantage at the break.
The second half brought further misfortune for Montpellier. Mason Greenwood added a fourth goal for Marseille, and the hosts’ woes deepened when Stefan Džodić received a red card for a last-man foul on Harit. Luiz Henrique completed the rout with Marseille’s fifth goal, solidifying their dominant performance.
This result exacerbates Montpellier’s troubling start to the 2024 season. The team, currently at the bottom of Ligue 1, has lost five of their opening seven matches and conceded 21 goals. Manager Michel Der Zakarian faces a significant challenge in reversing the team’s fortunes and avoiding relegation.
Marseille’s emphatic win serves as ideal preparation for their upcoming Le Classique against league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The team will enter that crucial fixture with renewed confidence, while Montpellier must quickly address their defensive frailties to salvage their campaign.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
