# Sturm Graz and Olympique Marseille Europa League match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sturm-graz-and-olympique-marseille-europa-league-match
> Updated: 2026-10-22T01:33:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Sturm Graz secured its first victory in the UEFA Europa League league phase by defeating Olympique Marseille 1–0 at the Merkur Arena. Oumar Diakité scored the winning goal in the 13th minute following a midfield turnover and a pass from Luca Weinhandl.

Despite controlling possession, Marseille struggled with technical precision and failed to convert opportunities, including a strike by Keyliane Abdallah that hit the woodwork. Marseille coach Bruno Genesio rotated his starting lineup with eight changes, but the team struggled to maintain stability and cohesion. Genesio expressed disappointment with the performance, particularly during an “insipid first half,” citing a “lack of engagement and dominance in duels.”

The loss left Marseille at the bottom of the 36-team standings with zero points after three consecutive defeats. Marseille captain Geoffrey Kondogbia noted that the team must find solutions and improve their ability to convert chances to avoid a “total failure in the tournament.” The victory brought Sturm Graz to four points in the competition, earning the club a 450,000 Euro prize and moving them into contention for an advancement spot.

Security for the high-risk match was managed by several hundred police officers. Despite the presence of pyrotechnics during fan marches, the event remained largely calm with no arrests reported.

## Claims

- Olympique de Marseille lost 1-0 to Sturm Graz. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Olympique de Marseille has zero points after three Europa League matches. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Geoffrey Kondogbia stated the team needs to convert their chances. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Amine Gouiri played the entire match for Marseille. (single source)
- Himad Abdelli entered the match at the start of the second half. (single source)
- Marseille's next Europa League opponent is Bayer Leverkusen. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Sturm Graz defeats Olympique Marseille in Europa League

Sturm Graz earned its first Europa League win by defeating Olympique Marseille 1-0, marking Marseille's third straight loss in the tournament.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sturm-graz-secures-first-europa-league-victory-against-marseille

### 2026-10-19: Sturm Graz defeats Olympique Marseille 1–0 in Europa League

Sturm Graz defeated Olympique Marseille 1–0 in the UEFA Europa League, courtesy of a 13th-minute goal by Oumar Diakité.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-de-marseille-calls-up-antoine-valero-for-europa-league

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