The Olympique de Marseille went to Monaco, on the grounds of the Louis II stadium, to play the twenty-ninth day of Ligue 1. Coach Roberto De Zerbi unveiled the composition of his team, marked by the return of several key players, including Murillo, Mombagna, Amine Harit and, significantly, Amine Gouiri. The Marseilles team will present a precise tactical configuration, with Rulli in the goals, a three-way defence composed of Garcia, Murillo and Kondogbia, and a midfielder articulated around Rongier and Bennaçer. Rabiot will play a hybrid role on the left flank, while Greenwood and Rowe will be positioned in attack, the latter being aligned in point.

Prior to this crucial meeting, coach statements highlight the importance of the game for both teams. Roberto De Zerbi stressed the decisive nature of this confrontation, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the absence of defenders. For his part, Monegasque coach Adi Hütter carefully studied Marseille’s last match against Toulouse and stressed the need to find the right tactical approach to exploit the potential weaknesses of the opposing team. He also recognizes the importance of winning this home game to take a significant advantage in the race at the end of the season.

The statistics of the confrontations between the Olympique de Marseille and AS Monaco in Ligue 1 reveal a historical rivalry, with a slight Marseille domination, with forty-three victories against thirty-seven for the Monegasques and twenty-six draws. The meeting will be arbitrated by Benoît Bastien, assisted by Hicham Zakrani and Aurélien Berthomieu, while Ruddy Buquet will act as fourth arbitrator. Weather forecasts predict a rather cloudy sky with a temperature of 16°C and a high humidity, which could influence the match.