The 4th day of the group stage of the Champions League ended Wednesday evening, and Olympique de Marseille ended up giving in to Atalanta. After resisting for a long time at home, the Phocéens lost 1-0, thus recording their third defeat of the competition, their only success having come against Ajax Amsterdam (4-0) during the 2nd day.
Marseille is now 25th, just behind the last play-off, four days from the end of this league phase. Technically, nothing is decided halfway through yet. But the situation has become very complicated if we rely on the predictions updated by choose this Thursday.
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If the Phocéens currently occupy the first non-qualifying place, they risk losing further ground as the competition progresses. Marseille would end its European season in a disappointing 28th place, according to forecasts. Roberto De Zerbi’s protégés only have a 0.07% chance of lifting the trophy in May 2026.
PSG in the Top 8
As for Monaco, winner of Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday evening (0-1), the Principality club occupies 19th place. According to Opta, he would finish in 20th place after the 8th day and would benefit from a probability of 70.26% of qualifying for the play-offs.
At the top of the table, PSG, defeated by Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes (1-2), is in 5th position with nine points out of twelve possible. Despite a tricky schedule, the capital club remains well equipped to finish in the Top 8, with a forecast of sixth place and a 10.22% chance of winning the trophy, again according to Opta.
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