Olympique Marseille has qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa League. After extra time and a penalty shootout, Benfica was settled (1-0 after 120 minutes, 4-2 after penalties). Ángel Di María missed the first penalty for the Portuguese superpower and that ultimately turned out to be fatal for Benfica, which is therefore ready in Europe. Marseille will face Atalanta, who eliminated Liverpool, in the semi-finals.

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At Benfica, Orkun Kökçü was on the bench, although the midfielder came in for the visitors after 60 minutes of play. The Portuguese, who triumphed 2-1 at home last week, had been doing well for a long time. That changed when Faris Moumbagna scored the 1-0 for Marseille on a pass from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. When the final whistle blew, this score was also on the scoreboard, making extra time necessary at the Stade Vélodrome.

In the penalty series, Benfica proved unable to withstand the pressure. Marseille took all penalties flawlessly. Benfica started the series and saw Di María fail immediately. Young Antonio Silva also missed from eleven meters, meaning Benfica is ready in a European context. Marseille will therefore continue in the Europa League and will fight with Atalanta for a final place in the Europa League.

Olympique Marseille – Benfica 1-0

78' Faris Moumbagna (assist: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang)

Penalty series Olympique Marseille – Benfica

0-0 Di María misses
1-0 Correa
1-1 Kökçü
2-1 Kondogbia
2-2 Otamendi
3-2 Balerdi
3-2 Silva misses
4-2 Henrique

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