Gideon Mensah earns spot in European team of the week after Auxerre's triumph over Marseille

Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has secured a place in Whoscored.com's European Team of the Week following AJ Auxerre's commanding 3-1 win over Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1 at the Stade Orange Velodrome.

Mensah delivered an impressive full-match performance, playing a key role in his team's resilient defensive display as they extended their positive run.

Reflecting on the victory, Mensah shared his passion and dedication on social media, posting, "Blood and Sweat Until the End," highlighting the unwavering effort and determination that defined the team's play.

The clash saw an exhilarating start, with Lassine Sinayoko opening the scoring for Auxerre in the 10th minute.

The visitors built on this momentum, with Gaetan Perrin and Hamed Traore netting goals before the halftime whistle, giving Auxerre a comfortable advantage.

Despite Marseille's response through a penalty from Mason Greenwood in the second half, they were unable to overturn the deficit and stage a comeback.

Mensah's consistent and commendable performances throughout the season have underscored his significance to Auxerre, earning him a contract extension with the club.

The 26-year-old's standout form has also been recognized at the international level, as he has been named in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Sudan this week.