Leaky Shield: Marseille’s Defense Under Fire After Brest Setback
21 February 2026
What happened in Brest vs Marseille
In a Ligue 1 showdown on Friday, Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd drew sharp criticism as Olympique Marseille were defeated 2-0 by Brest on their opponent’s home turf.
According to La Provence, reported through the Moroccan outlet Al-Riyadia, Aguerd delivered a subdued display as Brest’s attackers exploited evident gaps in Marseille’s rearguard, giving them a difficult night.
He was rated just 1.5 out of 10 by the French paper, far below the defensive leadership that many expected from him in Marseille’s back line.
Observers noted positioning errors and a failure to win key duels, which unsettled Marseille’s defense and handed Brest an early advantage that set the tone for the match.
With the defeat, Marseille remained on 40 points, lying fourth in Ligue 1, while Brest rose to 30 points in 11th place.
Punchline 1: If defending were a crime, that back line would be facing life without parole—cue the leaks and the silhouettes of missed tackles.
Punchline 2: Marseille’s defense looked so hesitant that even the ball took a long walk and ended up in Brest’s net by default.
