Olympique de Marseille’s Europa League campaign began on a dismal note as they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Turkish side Besiktas in Istanbul on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for the French club and raises questions about their form heading into domestic fixtures.
Defenders Nayef Aguerd and CJ Egan-Riley were left visibly dejected following the result, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the match.
The harsh outcome places additional pressure on Marseille as they prepare for Sunday’s high-stakes ‘Classique’ against Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome. The team will be eager to bounce back from this setback in front of their home supporters.
In other Europa League action on Wednesday, Juventus started their European title defense with a dominant 5-0 victory over N.E.C. Nijmegen. Randal Kolo Muani was instrumental in the win, contributing both a goal and an assist.
Crystal Palace also recorded a convincing performance, thrashing Lech Poznan 4-0, while Bournemouth secured a narrow 2-1 away win against Real Sociedad. In a notable upset, Portuguese second-tier club Torreense defeated Lillestrom 2-1. Meanwhile, Celtic fell 3-1 to Ferencvaros, and Union Saint-Gilloise beat Plzen 3-0.
Elsewhere in European football, a rotated Manchester City squad defeated Norwich 5-0 in the League Cup. Rayan Cherki scored for the English side, and 17-year-old Floyd Samba netted twice. Under manager Enzo Maresca, City remain undefeated, winning all six of their matches this season.
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