Matt O'Riley missed a decisive penalty as Marseille lost the Trophée des Champions shootout to PSG, and has apologised. Betting impact: punters may shy away from backing Marseille in shootouts or rely on PSG in one-off finals; consider avoiding O'Riley for penalty-taker markets until confidence is restored.
O'Riley apologises after missing penalty in Marseille’s Trophée des Champions defeat
Matt O'Riley came on as a late substitute but missed a spot kick in the shootout as Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The Denmark international has apologised to supporters for his role in the loss.
Penalty miss and public apology
O'Riley, 25, posted on social media: "To the entire Marseille family, please accept my sincere apologies. I know how much this meant to all of us and what it took from the players, staff, and supporters to get to this point. All that hard work and your trust should have been rewarded. You deserved it more than anyone. Thank you for your support. We will come back stronger for you. Go OM."
Coach explanation
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi defended the decision to include O'Riley among the penalty takers, saying he prefers not to force players. De Zerbi noted squad circumstances — including a player who suffered cramps and others' penalty histories — influenced his selections, and pointed out O'Riley has taken penalties previously at Brighton.
Season form and transfer context
O'Riley joined Marseille on a season-long loan from Brighton and has contributed two goals and five assists in 21 appearances across competitions. He was linked with AS Roma and had prior interest from Atalanta before moving to France. There is no obligation to buy in the loan, but Marseille have shown interest in making the move permanent. Celtic, his earlier club, retain a 10% sell-on clause from his £25m transfer to Brighton in August 2024.
Betting implications and market outlook
Punters should note the psychological and market effects of a high-profile miss. Short-term implications: - Avoid relying on O'Riley as a designated penalty-taker in player props until he re-establishes confidence. - Bookmakers may shorten PSG odds in one-off finals or domestic super cups, and lengthen Marseille in penalty-decider markets. - Consider alternatives such as backing matches to be settled in regular/extra time or favouring teams with established penalty takers in shootout scenarios.
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