Greenwood misses penalty as Marseille lose to Brest

Habib Beye's reign as Marseille manager begins with a defeat

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Mason Greenwood, the top scorer in Ligue 1, missed a penalty in Brest's victory over Marseille in Habib Beye's first game as Marseille's new manager.

Why it matters

Marseille are one of the top teams in French football, and this loss is an early setback for their new manager Habib Beye, who will be under pressure to turn the team's fortunes around quickly.

The details

In the match, Greenwood, Marseille's star striker, had the chance to equalize from the penalty spot but failed to convert, allowing Brest to hold on for the win in Beye's debut as Marseille manager.

  • The match took place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Mason Greenwood

The top scorer in Ligue 1 who missed a crucial penalty for Marseille.

Habib Beye

The new manager of Marseille, taking over the team for the first time in this match.

Brest

The opposing team that defeated Marseille in this match.

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What they’re saying

“We must learn from this defeat and come back stronger in our next match.”

— Habib Beye, Marseille Manager

What’s next

Marseille will look to bounce back in their next Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain on February 27th.

The takeaway

This early loss for Marseille under their new manager Habib Beye highlights the challenges he faces in turning the team's fortunes around and competing at the top of the French league.