Marseille Crushes Saint-Étienne with a Dominant Win at The Vélodrome
Olympique de Marseille showed no mercy and thrashed AS Saint-Étienne 5-1 in an offensive showcase at the Vélodrome. Amine Gouiri opened the scoring with a stunning goal from the edge of the box, marking his first goal for the team in just his third match. Marseille's dominance continued, and after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty for a handball by Mickael Nadé. Mason Greenwood converted from the spot, scoring his 14th goal in Ligue 1 and extending OM’s lead.
Marseille kept up the pressure and increased their advantage with a goal from Michael Murillo, who took advantage of a rebound after a double save by Gautier Larsonneur to push the ball into the net. The goal fest continued as Amine Gouiri struck again, this time with a brilliant chip over the Saint-Étienne goalkeeper, securing his first brace for the club and making it 4-0.
The humiliation for the visitors deepened when Adrien Rabiot sealed the rout with a header from a perfect cross by Amar Dedić, putting Marseille 5-0 ahead. However, Saint-Étienne managed to pull one back in the final minutes, slightly softening the blow, though Marseille had already secured a convincing victory.
With this win, Olympique de Marseille continues to establish itself in Ligue 1, showcasing its attacking power. Jean-Louis Gasset’s side proved they are ready to compete at the top of the table, with a lethal Mason Greenwood and a rising star in Amine Gouiri, who is quickly becoming a key player for the team.