.jpg)
6 months ago
39 ARTICLE AD
Opposed to Benfica Lisbon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, Olympique de Marseille would be the team least well placed to lift the trophy.
Can Olympique de Marseille go all the way in the Europa League? Theoretically yes, because all the teams still in the running still have the opportunity to win, which goes without saying. But it would be misleading to think that the Phocaeans mathematically have a one in eight chance of winning the jackpot.
According to the Opta Analyst account, OM is even the team with the least chance of winning this Europa League. The statistical analysis account, which is based on the teams’ performances this season and in previous ones, only gives Jean-Louis Gasset’s men a 3.7% chance of adding the C3 to their list of achievements.
Against Liverpool, it could get stuck
Not helped by its 7th place in Ligue 1 and its 44th place in the UEFA rankings, OM will already not be favorites in their confrontation against Benfica Lisbon in the quarter-finals. It is the Portuguese club which would have a 58.5% chance of qualifying.
Then, OM would certainly have the misfortune of meeting the big player in this competition, Liverpool, in the semi-final. Which reduces the Phocaeans’ chances of reaching the final to around 10%. Then, we would have to deal with Bayer Leverkusen, Milan, or Roma. We therefore understand that it will be very difficult for the Olympians… but not impossible.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
