Olympique de Marseille don win dia third pre-season match against Nîmes Olympique, 2-1, for centre d’entraînement Robert-Louis-Dreyfus. Di match wey happen on 30 July 2026 na tough one for di Phocéens, but dem manage to carry di victory.
Nîmes come out strong and score for di 3rd minute through Sory Doumbouya. But Marseille no waste time as Neal Maupay equalise wit a header for di 8th minute from a corner kick. Both sides play well, but di first half end 1-1.
For di second half, Marseille try to take control but Nîmes defend well. However, for di 57th minute, Brazilian winger Paixão score a beautiful volley from an Abdelli assist to put Marseille ahead. Di goalkeeper Lucas Dias of Nîmes make some good saves, but e no fit stop dat one.
Marseille new coach Bruno Genesio make some changes, bringing in Amine Harit and Faris Moumbagna. Harit create chances but Moumbagna miss some opportunities. Young player Hilan Hamzaoui wey come in for di second half reportedly get knee injury and leave di field.
Overall, di match show say Marseille still get work to do before Ligue 1 start for 21 August against Strasbourg. Di team get some positives like Paixão’s goal and Maupay’s equaliser, but dem still need to improve dia rhythm and finishing.
Di pre-season results so far show Marseille beat Yamoussoukro FC 3-0, lose to OGC Nice 0-3, and now beat Nîmes 2-1. Dem go face Athletic Bilbao and Atlético Madrid next.
