Four Villa players received yellow cards during the game. In the final minutes of the match, Greenwood became involved in a confrontation with Villa midfielder Amadou Onana.

Greenwood kicked out at Onana and then shoved him. Mings intervened, and the two players struggled before Greenwood's shirt was torn in the commotion.

Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi decided to substitute Greenwood before the situation escalated further. He also had a disagreement with Villa coach Unai Emery during the game.