CLUB BRUGGE congratulated Marseille on their Champions League qualification – only for the French side to be knocked out.
A dramatic conclusion to the league phase saw Marseille drop out thanks to Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring in the last minute against Real Madrid.
The goal saw Benfica leapfrog the French giants into the final play-off spot on goal difference.
Marseille had occupied a play-off place in 19th spot ahead of kick-off.
But a dismal performance saw them lose 3-0 in Belgium thanks to goals from Mamadou Diakhon, Romeo Vermant, and Aleksandar Stankovic.
After the final whistle Club Brugge shared a message on their scoreboard that read: “Congratulations for qualifying Marseille”.
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Roberto De Zerbi‘s side appeared to have done enough to qualify before Benfica’s dramatic clincher, which saw them win 4-2.
Fans rejoiced after Mason Greenwood‘s Marseille suffered late heartbreak.
One said: “Couldn’t have happened to a nicer team.”
Another added: “That’s brilliant.”
A third wrote: “Football won.”
And another commented: “Insert Curb your Enthusiasm theme.”
Real Madrid’s late concession saw them drop out of the top eight, therefore missing out on automatic qualification.
And in a strange quirk of fate they could meet Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the play-offs, or Bodo/Glimt.
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