Marseille collapse in Istanbul as Europa League campaign starts badly
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Key points
- Marseille lost 4-1 to Besiktas after a promising opening period, extending their winless run to four matches
- Pundit Daniel Riolo described the display as a 'total shipwreck' with no redeeming qualities in the second half
- The defeat leaves Marseille searching for answers before Sunday's PSG clash, with Olympiakos next in Europe on 15 October
AI summary
Marseille's European campaign got off to a disastrous start in Istanbul as they surrendered control after the opening period and were dismantled by Besiktas. The visitors showed early promise but fell apart in the second half, conceding four goals as their hosts took command.
The heavy defeat has deepened concerns about the squad's form and confidence. Riolo's scathing assessment reflected the scale of the collapse, questioning the team's technical level and the contribution of key players. Marseille must regroup quickly ahead of their PSG encounter this weekend.
Original headline
Besiktas-OM: surclassés en Turquie, les Phocéens débutent très mal leur campagne européenne
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