Marino Pusic team managed to perform admirably in the group stage of the main European club tournament. Although they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the level of play from the Miners undoubtedly pleased the fans. The thrilling away match against Antwerp and the victory over Barcelona in Hamburg are notable achievements. Things didn’t go smoothly initially for Marino Pus?ic?’s team in the Ukrainian championship. However, by the winter break, the Miners secured the fourth position in the standings, having two games in hand. Ultimately, due to the points dropped by other teams, Donetsk became the leader of the Ukrainian Premier League. Approaching the Marseille match, the Orange-Blacks had a series of friendly matches with mixed results. For instance, they defeated the Polish side Lech but suffered a loss against the modest Czech team Gradec Kralove.
Marseille had no problems in the group stage of the Europa League, despite facing a solid selection of teams, including Brighton, Ajax, and AEK. Under Gennaro Gattuso’s management, they finished second in the group, losing the top spot to Brighton in the final match. In the French championship, Marseille has been performing below their usual standards, currently occupying the eighth position in Ligue 1. For example, in their recent home match, Gattuso’s team couldn’t secure a victory against Metz (1-1). This result extended Marseille’s winless streak to five matches in the league. Marseille was also eliminated from the French Cup after losing in a penalty shootout against Rennes. Notably, Marseille struggles in away games, having secured only one victory in ten Ligue 1 away matches.
