Monaco and Marseille Clash in Europa League, Battle for Top 3

Monaco and Marseille Clash in Europa League, Battle for Top 3

Monaco hosts Marseille at the Stade Louis-II on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The match carries heavy league implications for both clubs.

Current form

Monaco arrives on the back of five straight Ligue 1 wins. That run has revived their push for European qualification.

Marseille sit inside the top three and won the first meeting this season 1-0. They have three wins from their last five league outings but lost to Lille last weekend.

Injuries and team news

Both sides face notable absences that could shape their lineups. Several regulars are ruled out through injury.

  • Monaco missing: Takumi Minamino, Caio Henrique, Mohammed Salisu, Vanderson, Kassoum Ouattara.
  • Marseille missing: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Nayef Aguerd, Leonardo Balerdi, Mason Greenwood.

Style and statistics

Monaco have scored 47 league goals this season. They average 52% possession and 83.65% pass accuracy.

Marseille total 54 goals in Ligue 1. They average 58% possession and an 88.63% pass completion rate.

Key players

Folarin Balogun leads Monaco with nine league goals. Aleksandr Golovin supplies much of the creativity.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has eight goals for Marseille. Igor Paixão also provides important attacking support.

What is at stake

A Monaco win would move them to 49 points and into contention for European places. A Marseille victory would take them to 52 points and strengthen their Champions League bid.

The Monaco and Marseille clash has Europa League implications and forms part of the battle for top 3 in Ligue 1.

Filmogaz.com will follow team news and match developments ahead of kickoff. Expect updates on lineups and tactical choices closer to the game.