Marseille ends Leverkusen's unbeaten run as Benfica stays top in Europa League

Berlin, Nov 6 (UNI) Amine Gouiri struck in the second half as Olympique Marseille secured a 1-0 away victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League, ending the German side's perfect start to the league phase. The visitors made the brighter start at the BayArena. Gouiri squandered an early opportunity after controlling a long pass inside the penalty area and escaping his marker, only to be denied by goalkeeper Mark Flekken on Thursday. Neither side established sustained attacking pressure as the first half progressed, with Leverkusen gradually gaining territory without creating clear chances. The hosts came closest to breaking…