The Olympique de Marseille (OM) is heading to Besiktas' stadium on Thursday, September 17, for its first match in the Europa League. The match started poorly for OM, as they fell behind 1-0 early in the game. However, the team found a way to equalize in the 30th minute, thanks to a goal from young right winger Keyliane Abdallah. The goal came after a defensive error by Besiktas, which allowed Abdallah to capitalize on a cross from teammate Himad Abdelli and a misalignment by defender Emmanuel Agbadou. He calmly scored with a flat left foot, beating goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, who previously played for Monaco. This goal marked a significant moment for both OM and Abdallah, who scored his second goal of the season and his first in the Europa League. The 20-year-old had already shown his scoring ability in Ligue 1, netting during OM’s 4-0 win against Strasbourg. Manager Bruno Genesio gave Abdallah his first start in this match, which featured a reshuffled lineup including players like Derek Cornelius, Ulisses Garcia, and Neal Maupay. Notably, key players Amine Gouiri and Igor Paixao were absent, which may have affected OM’s performance in the early stages of the game. Besiktas took the lead in the 16th minute with a well-executed move ending in a goal by 20-year-old Ilhan Fakili, who has been making a strong impression this season. After scoring, Abdallah hesitated to celebrate, possibly fearing that an assistant referee might raise the flag or that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) might overturn the goal. However, the goal was confirmed, and Abdallah soon smiled, relieved and happy with his contribution. This match was the first for OM in the group stage of the Europa League, and despite the early setback, they managed to secure a draw. The performance of young players like Abdallah highlights OM’s efforts to build for the future while competing in European competitions. The result will be crucial as the team continues its campaign in the Europa League.