League 1
4:00 p.mFebruary 14, 2026
Regular season – 22
Orange velodrome
Referee: François Letexier, France
Marseille
Strasbourg
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1.46
Expected Goals (xG)
2.02
Passing by
361 (85%)
Accurate passes
489 (89%)
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39
G
Mike Penders
6.9
3
d
Ben Chilwell
6.2
2
d
Andrew Omobamidele
6.3
24
d
Lucas Høgsberg
6.3
22
d
Guéla Doué (C)
5.9
29
M
Samir El Mourabet
6.5
M
Valentine Ship
90+9′ missingM
Marcial Godo
73′
19
M
Julio Encís
6.3
7
M
Diego Moreira
6.6
F
Joaquín Panichelli
83′ missing90+7′
Ligue 1 Classification – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Strasbourg stage an impressive final comeback, securing a 2-2 draw with a stoppage-time penalty to deny Marseille a crucial home win.
Marseille squandered a two-goal lead as Strasbourg staged a spectacular late comeback at the Orange Velodrome. A stoppage-time penalty ensured a thrilling 2-2 draw on Valentine’s Day.
Fourth-placed Marseille entered the match looking to consolidate their European place. They sat on 39 points, aiming to extend their lead over their rivals. Strasbourg, ranked seventh, with 30 points, wanted to reduce the difference.
Marseille started brightly, showing early intent. In the 14th minute, Mason Greenwood opened the scoring. Amine Gouiri provided a pinpoint assist, which allowed Greenwood to fire past the Strasbourg keeper.
The home team looked comfortable after the first goal. Strasbourg struggled to create clear chances. Marseille dictated the game for much of the first half, pressing for the second goal.
However, Marseille collected two yellow cards before the break. Benjamin Pavard was cautioned in the 26th minute for a clear foul. Nayef Aguerd also saw yellow in the 42nd minute for holding up an opponent.
Marseille had a deserved lead at the break. Strasbourg needed a significant tactical change and increased intensity. The second half promised a tight battle as both teams looked for control.
Marseille quickly doubled their lead after the restart. Just two minutes into the second half, in the 47th minute, Amine Gouiri scored a clinical goal. He converted from close range, extending the score to 2-0.
Strasbourg responded with strategic substitutions to shift the momentum. S. El Mourabet entered the game in the 46th minute. Later, Julio Enciso and L. Hogsberg were introduced towards the 63rd minute.
These changes led to a comeback from the visitors. Sebastian Nanasi pulled one back for Strasbourg in the 73rd minute. M. Godo provided the assist and gave the visiting team confidence.
Strasbourg pressed hard in the final moments. His persistence paid off in the seventh minute of added time. J. Panichelli calmly converted a spectacular penalty and grabbed a point for Strasbourg.
Strasbourg recorded a higher expected goals (xG) of 2.02, beating Marseille’s 1.46. The visitors also had more total shots (12 to 10) and dominated possession with 56%. Marseille had more shots on goal (6 to 5).
This spectacular 2-2 draw denies Marseille two crucial points in their quest for European qualification. Meanwhile, Strasbourg will see this hard-fought away point as a valuable morale booster.
