Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Marseille have been hit with a partial stadium closure following a series of incidents during their 1–0 home defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League. The punishment was announced on Saturday, November 15, by UEFA, the governing body of European football.
During the November 5 match at the Stade Velodrome, home
supporters ignited flares, threw projectiles onto the pitch and directed laser
lights toward players, all of which violated UEFA’s safety and disciplinary
regulations.
As a consequence, UEFA fined Marseille seventy one thousand
euros and ordered the closure of a section of the south stand for their
upcoming Champions League fixture against Newcastle on November 25. The
sanction is expected to affect a significant number of supporters and reduce
the club’s home advantage during what will be a crucial match in the group
stage.
In addition to the actions taken against the club,
Marseille’s goalkeeping coach Alexandre Salvat has been banned for two matches
after he was found to have insulted a match official during the game against
Atalanta. The suspension means he will be absent from the touchline for the
next two European fixtures.
The decision adds pressure to a club already grappling with
disciplinary issues this season. Marseille now face the challenge of responding
both on the pitch and within their fan base to avoid further sanctions as their
European campaign continues.
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