DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM
De Zerbi 'suffered a lot' during Marseille's late win over Monaco Marseille put themselves back into the Champions League places with a win over Monaco, with boss Roberto De Zerbi relieved at full time.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - Provides assist on winning goal Hojbjerg assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Monaco.
Impact Hojbjerg supplied the assist for Mason Greenwood's late winner in Sunday's derby against Monaco, punching a fast pass into the forward to break the deadlock. Earlier, he made a key recovery challenge to snuff out a Monaco break and later cleared the ball off the line during a dangerous sequence in Marseille's box. Hojbjerg likely had his best outing this season for Marseille, contributing two chances created along with season highs of three clearances and three blocks. He set the physical tone in midfield and helped Marseille manage Monaco's late push. Hojbjerg will look to build on that performance heading into 2026 with the same approach and motivation he showed while wearing the captain's armband until Leonardo Balerdi came on.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Greenwood - Scores late winner in derby Greenwood scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Monaco. In addition, he was given a...
Impact Greenwood scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute of Sunday's derby against Monaco with a first time finish after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg fizzed a pass into his feet. He had been Marseille's most dangerous runner throughout the match, repeatedly driving down the right and forcing Lukas Hradecky into action with low deliveries and strikes from range. The leading goalscorer of Ligue 1 set a new season high with seven shots and created four chances against the Club of the Principaute. He continued to press high to win turnovers even when the match stalled, showing a renewed mindset compared to last season and his motivation to contribute for Marseille at the highest level this campaign.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Geronimo Rulli - Five saves in brillant outing Rulli recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win against Monaco.
Impact Rulli recorded the shutout with five saves as Marseille edged Monaco 1-0 at the Velodrome. The Argentine was sharp in denying Takumi Minamino from close range after a ball over the top and remained calm through a late spell of pressure and set pieces. His positioning helped Marseille survive two tight offside decisions that went their way, as he contributed a season high four clearances. Rulli preserved the win late in the match with an outstanding save to deny Mika Biereth, likely the save of the season in Ligue 1, and proved to be the second most decisive player for Marseille behind Mason Greenwood.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Aleksandr Golovin - Four shots in defeat Golovin recorded four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Marseille.
Impact Golovin played as Monaco's central creator and was involved in most of their best moments, threading passes to Maghnes Akliouche and helping build two chances that forced late defending from Marseille. He nearly created a breakthrough when Monaco's pressure led to a goal line intervention from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. He kept finding pockets between the lines, but Monaco could not finish their clearest looks. Golovin set a new season high with four shots but couldn't find the back of the net and hasn't done so since late October.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lukas Hradecky - Six saves in loss Hradecky made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Marseille.
Impact Hradecky finished with six saves but conceded late as Monaco lost by the narrowest margin at the Velodrome. He denied Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang twice in the first half, including a close-range effort that he tipped over the bar, and also blocked a dangerous Mason Greenwood cross that flashed across goal with runners arriving. He was finally beaten in the 82nd minute when Mason Greenwood struck the winner. Hradecky likely delivered his best outing with Monaco, setting a new season high in saves, and will hope to record a shutout in the first clash of 2026 against Lyon on Jan. 3.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lens claims Christmas top spot in Ligue 1. Greenwood's late goal helps Marseille beat Monaco
Striker Odsonne Édouard scores with a header in each half as Lens beats Nice 2-0 at home to move back ahead of Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press
