Pedro slotted home in the 88th minute after Tariq Lamptey was tripped inside the box, earning the visitors what had looked an unlikely point when Marseille duo Chancel Mbemba and Jordan Veretout struck two goals within a minute of each other in the first half.
At that stage, a badly out-of-sorts Brighton looked like they would be lucky to avoid the kind of thrashing Aston Villa meted out to them on Saturday. Marseille threw everything at them, whilst the visitors gave only space and encouragement.
Still they held on, figured out how to contain Gennaro Gattuso’s side, and hit back. Pascal Gross made it 2-1 after 56 minutes, and from there their pressure grew until Pedro’s dramatic intervention at the death.
Here’s a selection of pictures from Getty Images...
. MARSEILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 05: Fans of Brighton & Hove Albion look on prior tong the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome on October 05, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Fans of Brighton & Hove Albion look on prior tong the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
A general view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion (C) inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
General view outside the stadium as fans arrive prior to the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Joel Veltman of Brighton & Hove Albion inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Marseille players warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Marseille warms up Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Both teams line up prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Chancel Mbemba of Marseille challenges Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma Photo: Mike Hewitt
1. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
A general view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion (C) inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion at Orange Velodrome Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Marseille 2-2 Brighton
General view outside the stadium as fans arrive prior to the UEFA Europa League match Photo: Mike Hewitt