Marseille Deliver Record 4-0 Champions League Win Over Ajax

Olympique de Marseille achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League at Stade Vélodrome, marking their first win in the competition since October 2022. Brazilian winger Igor Paixao was pivotal, scoring two early goals within the first 12 minutes, including a precise strike from outside the box, and providing an assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Mason Greenwood and Aubameyang also contributed with goals, with Aubameyang becoming the oldest player to be involved in three or more goals in a single Champions League match and the oldest to provide an assist for a French club in the tournament. Marseille's dominant performance exploited Ajax's defensive vulnerabilities, with Greenwood capitalizing on space created by Aubameyang to score before halftime. This victory boosted Marseille's confidence after an earlier loss to Real Madrid, while Ajax remained without points after losing their opening matches to Inter Milan and Marseille. The result also represented a record Champions League defeat for Ajax, underscoring Marseille's attacking prowess and potential as strong competitors in the competition.