PARIS (AP) — Marseille surrendered a two-goal lead with a 2-2 draw in Ligue 1 against Paris FC on Saturday, following an embarrassing Champions League exit.
After another sloppy performance in which defensive laxity once again came to the fore, the players stood with their hands on their hips as the final whistle blew.
Marseille lost 3-0 to Club Brugge, along with Benfica, on Wednesday. Remarkable goal in stoppage time In their match against Real Madrid, they sent coach Roberto De Zerbi’s team within the Champions League elimination zone.
De Zerbi’s side took an early lead at Paris FC thanks to Mason Greenwood’s penalty, with the English forward setting up veteran striker Pierre Emerick to make it 2-0 in the 54th minute.
Things didn’t go well for Marseille after that, but they have long been hampered by a lack of composure.
Paris FC winger Jonathan Ikone scored in the 82nd minute, and midfielder Ilan Kebar equalized with a stoppage-time penalty after goalkeeper Geronimo Lulli clumsily committed a foul when he called for a high ball.
Marseille are six points behind second-placed Paris Saint-Germain, who play on Sunday, and seven points behind leaders Reims. won on friday.
Later on Saturday, Lorient faced Nantes, while Monaco faced Rennes at the Stade Louis II.
Defending champions PSG will face Strasbourg on Sunday.
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