Garcia's error costs Leverkusen as Gouiri gifts Olympique Marseille victory

Bayern Leverkusen's impeccable start to their Europa League campaign was abruptly halted with a 1-0 loss to Olympique Marseille. The match remained rather lackluster, with the French club taking the lead in the second half. Amine Gouiri found the back of the net in the 77th minute, securing a hard-fought victory for Marseille. The first half saw limited chances from both sides, as Marseille edged closer to an opportunity.

Amine Gouiri's pass through Jarell Quansah's legs was blocked by Mark Flekken, resulting in a tame opening. Leverkusen struggled to create threatening opportunities in the final third, while Marseille found success with some key interventions. Patrik Schick set up Quansah, but the center-half could only manage a crossbar clearance.

Ibrahim Maza also failed to test goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange with a central shot. The hosts were denied by a deflection before half-time and faced similar challenges in the second half until Jeoffrey Kondogbia came close to scoring. Ultimately, Gouiri capitalized on a mistake by Amie Garcia, scoring a left-footed shot beyond Flekken's reach.

Leverkusen's desperation peaked with Edmond Tapsoba's miss from a corner, which De Lange saved. As stoppage time approached, Schick managed a header, but it was too little, too late. The result marked Marseille's first victory in their Europa League journey.