Gouiri double fires Marseille past Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener

Marseille's Amine Gouiri scored twice in quick succession to lead his team to a dominant 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in their opening match of the French Ligue 1 season. The Algerian forward netted the first goal just minutes into the second half, followed by a penalty kick after Strasbourg's Samir El Mourabet received a red card for violent conduct.

Replacements Keyliane Abdallah and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg completed the rout for Bruno Genesio's side, ensuring an unbeaten league record against Strasbourg that dates back to 1997. Gouiri, who joined Marseille from Rennes in January 2025, expressed his joy at starting the season strongly in front of his home fans. Genesio, who has yet to make significant summer signings due to financial constraints, emphasized the need to limit salary expenses until further transfers can be finalized.

The match also highlighted Marseille's strong form, as they extended their unbeaten streak against Strasbourg to an impressive 25 games.