Europa League: Magnificent assist from Abdelli (video)

Sep 18, 2026

In a particularly challenging European evening for Marseille, Algerian midfielder Himad Abdelli managed to leave his mark during the match against Besiktas. This action rewards his activity in the game, despite the heavy defeat suffered by the Phocaeans in Istanbul.

Olympique de Marseille could not start their Europa League campaign as desired. Playing away at Besiktas, the Phocaeans suffered a crushing defeat (4-1), even after showing a promising face for much of the first half. In this difficult context, Himad Abdelli managed to stand out.

Positioned in the Marseille midfield, the Algerian international was involved in his team's good phases of play before the break. The former Angers player particularly shone with his availability and ability to push forward, before directly participating in Marseille's goal.

As OM tried to get back into the match, Abdelli provided an assist that allowed his teammate Keyliane Abdallah to score. A significant contribution for the Algerian midfielder, who continues his integration into the Marseille team and confirms his technical skills during this European encounter.

This assist also represents an interesting signal for Abdelli, who wishes to gradually play a more important role in his new adventure. Against a Besiktas team supported by its fans, the Algerian player, back in the national team's plans, managed to exploit spaces and provide quality passes in the final meters.

Unfortunately for him and his teammates, OM could not maintain the pace after the break. The Turks intensified their game and scored three more goals, turning a match that was still open at halftime into a real nightmare for the Marseillais.

Despite this heavy defeat, Abdelli can take satisfaction from his offensive contribution. With three days to go before the Classique against Paris Saint-Germain, the Algerian midfielder will now have the opportunity to continue this momentum and try to contribute more to a Marseille team seeking a reaction.