Marseille's European slump continues with defeat to Sturm Graz

Cover image: (L-R)Marseille's Swiss defender #25 Ulisseo Garcia, Sturm Graz's Austrian midfielder #39 Luca Weinhandl, Sturm Graz's Austrian defender #05 Albert Vallci and Marseille's Algerian midfielder #08 Wimad Abdelli react after the UEFA Europa League league phase matchday 3 football match between Sturm Graz and Olympique de Marseille in Graz, Austria, on October 22, 2026. © Erwin Scheriau, AFP

Marseille conceded their third defeat in three Europa League games on Thursday in Graz, as an early goal was enough to seal the three points for the hosts.

There were mixed fortunes for the other French clubs in Europe, as Lyon fell to a heavy defeat against Hoffenheim (3-0), Rennes clinched an impressive draw away to Juventus (2-2), and Monaco breezed past Freiburg (3-0).