Liverpool chase automatic qualification as Marseille defend their home turf in a Champions League fixture shaped by pressure, pace and attacking depth.
Both sides arrive with clear objectives. Marseille are fighting to secure a knockout play-off place after an uneven European campaign, while Liverpool know that victory could lift them into the automatic last-16 positions and reshape their route through the competition.
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Marseille’s confidence is built on attacking form note. They sit third in Ligue 1 and come into this fixture after a high-scoring domestic win, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side comfortable playing on the front foot at home. Their recent Champions League results have followed a similar pattern, mixing wins and defeats but rarely lacking goals.
Liverpool’s European performances have been steadier than their domestic run. While recent Premier League draws have raised questions, their Champions League campaign has been marked by control, resilience, and an ability to manage difficult away nights.
With qualification pressure on both teams and contrasting styles on display, Wednesday’s meeting promises intensity, tempo, and fine margins in a fiercely contested European setting.
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