The first day of the Champions League was marked by surprises and confirmations of forces. Belgian teams have demonstrated significant offensive potential, while major European clubs such as Liverpool and Barcelona have displayed their usual ambitions. For Olympique de Marseille, the competition is expected to be particularly difficult, with motivated and confident opponents and even revanchards. This situation underlines the importance for OM to be up to European challenges.

The history between Chancellor Mbemba and Olympique de Marseille has taken on a new legal dimension. Former OM defender, currently a LOSC player, filed a complaint against his ex-club and president, Pablo Longoria. This complaint concerns acts of moral harassment related to its exclusion, particularly when attempting to transfer and impose a foreign intermediary. Records were reportedly transmitted to the courts. OM, for its part, refused to comment on the situation, while the Marseille Public Prosecutor’s Office did not confirm or invalidate the existence of an investigation. Mbemba could find OM in Ligue 1 in early December, in a tense context.

At the same time, Paris Saint-Germain took a hard shot before his match against OM. The midfielder João Neves is injured in the ischio-legs and will therefore be absent. This absence, which is in addition to those of other key players, weakens the Parisian workforce and could benefit the Olympique de Marseille. OM will have the opportunity to take advantage of this situation to try to create the surprise at the Vélodrome, although the PSG remains the great favourite. This meeting promises to be exciting and decisive for both teams.