Marseille defeats Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1 season opener

Olympique de Marseille successfully began their 2026 Ligue 1 season on August 21 by defeating Strasbourg 4-0 at the Stade Velodrome. The match remained scoreless throughout a tightly contested first half as both teams struggled to find the final pass. The deadlock was broken immediately after halftime when Gouiri scored the opening goal in the 46th minute.

The match dynamics shifted significantly in the 58th minute following the expulsion of Strasbourg player El Mourabet. This numerical advantage allowed Marseille to capitalize further, with Gouiri converting a penalty in the 67th minute to secure his brace. The victory was rounded off in the closing stages of the game, as Abdallah scored in the 89th minute, followed by a goal from Hojbjerg during stoppage time to finalize the 4-0 scoreline.

This convincing victory marks a strong start for Marseille in the domestic league. Following this result, Marseille sits at the top of the standings, while Strasbourg must regroup for their upcoming fixtures. The match served as the opening game for the weekend's Ligue 1 schedule, which continues with several other matchups involving teams like Lens, Lyon, and Paris.