Marseille Edges Strasbourg 2-1 to Take Top Spot in Ligue 1
Marseille came from behind to beat Strasbourg 2-1. Aubameyang's clinical finish from a rebound gave Marseille the victory over Strasbourg, handing Les Rouges et Blancs their first home defeat of the season.
Strasbourg surprisingly scored first, but Emanuel Emegha's goal was disallowed due to offside...
Marseille staged a stunning comeback to secure their first away win of the season, defeating Strasbourg 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau. This victory marked their first head-to-head win over Strasbourg since 2022, propelling them to the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Despite Strasbourg's strong defensive record at home this season, Marseille's early pressure threatened to breach their defense. A Timothy Weah shot deflected off Mamadou Sarr, with Mike Penders making a crucial save, only to gift Amine Gouiri the ball, who unfortunately missed the target
Strasbourg surprisingly scored first, but Emanuel Emegha's goal was disallowed due to offside. Emegha had made a strong run, beating the offside line and rounding goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli before being flagged.
Marseille's persistence paid off as they dominated the game, eventually scoring two goals to secure a 2-1 victory. Goals from Nayef Aguerd and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Abdoul Ouattara also scoring for Strasbourg, were key highlights of the match.
The chance gave Liam Rosenior's side a boost of confidence, and they soon launched a swift attack. Diego Moreira's sweeping pass picked out ValentÃn Barco, but the Argentine winger couldn't find the target despite being at full stretch.
Marseille soon regained control of the game, with Amine Gouiri creating scoring opportunities. Around the 30-minute mark, Gouiri had two chances: a saved free-kick by Penders and a shot that narrowly went wide when he was through on goal.
Igor Paixão attempted to break the deadlock with a near-post effort, but Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez wasn't there, Mike Maignan wasn't there either, Mike Penders made a crucial save to preserve parity going into the break. Penders' alertness denied Paixão's scoring opportunity, keeping the match goalless at halftime.
The deadlock was broken just five minutes into the second half when Strasbourg took the lead. Emanuel Emegha chased a long ball down the right flank, drawing Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli out of his position. Emegha then squared the ball for Abdoul Ouattara, who had come on as a substitute at halftime, to tap into the empty net, giving Strasbourg a 1-0 lead.
The goal was initially ruled out for offside against Emanuel Emegha, but the VAR intervened and overturned the decision, awarding Strasbourg the goal. This decision gave Strasbourg a 1-0 lead.
Amine Gouiri continued to face frustration, sending a cushioned volley inches wide of the post. Marseille's attack was met with resilience from Strasbourg's defense.
As the match entered its final quarter, Nayef Aguerd made crucial interventions. He hooked the ball away to prevent JoaquÃn Panichelli from nodding into an empty net and later blocked a goal-bound effort by the substitute forward, showcasing his defensive prowess.
Strasbourg's defense momentarily faltered, allowing Marseille to equalize. Le Racing lost possession in their own half, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg quickly capitalized on the mistake. He set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whose initial shot was saved by Mike Maignan wasn't there, Penders, but he was clinical with the rebound, slotting the ball into the net to level the score for Marseille.
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— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) September 26, 2025
Aubameyang's composure in front of goal proved decisive, as he made no mistake with the rebound. This equalizing goal shifted the momentum back in Marseille's favor, setting the stage for a thrilling finish to the match.
Marseille's winning moment came in dramatic fashion in the 91st minute. Emerson Palmieri's header was tipped onto the crossbar by Mike Penders' fingertips, but he couldn't clear the ball. Michael Murillo pounced on the rebound, smashing the ball into the net to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory for Marseille.
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