Champions League 2025-2026: Marseille-Newcastle, the likely lineups

Marseille hosts Newcastle on the fifth day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Velodrome. L’OM comes from a bitter third loss in Europe against Atalanta, a result that leaves it stuck on three points. The Magpies, on the other hand, are experiencing an extraordinary moment of form: after overcoming Athletic Bilbao, they have scored their third consecutive victory, hoisting themselves up to sixth place.

De Zerbi is leaning toward confirming Greenwood from the first minute, flanked by O’Riley and Paixao behind the’only forward Aubameyang. In midfield, former Inter Milan man Kondogbia with Hojbjerg, in defense another former Nerazzurri: there&#8217s Pavard alongside Balerdi.

Howe confirms Woltemade in the center of the attack, while Elanga, favored over Gordon, and Barnes will complete the offensive trident. L’ex Milan Tonali in the midfield booth, defense headed by another former Rossoneri: Thiaw.

Probable lineups

Marseille (4-2-3-1): Rulli; Weah, Pavard, Balerdi, Emerson; Højbjerg, Kondogbia; Greenwood, O’Riley, Paixao; Aubameyang. Coach: De Zerbi.

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Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes. Coach: Howe.