Stade de la Meinau – Marseille secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Strasbourg on Friday, with a stoppage-time goal vaulting them to the top of the Ligue 1 table. The victory continues the positive momentum for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, coming just days after they secured their first home league win over rivals Paris Saint-Germain in 14 years.
Key Match Moments
The rain-soaked match at the Stade de la Meinau was a tight affair that saw Strasbourg’s counterattacks pose a constant threat to Marseille.
- 18′ Offside Scare (Strasbourg): Strasbourg thought they had taken the lead early when captain Emanuel Emegha fired home, but the goal was quickly disallowed for offside.
- 49′ Strasbourg Takes Lead (1-0): Four minutes after the break, the hosts finally broke the deadlock. Following a layoff from Emegha, substitute Abdoul Ouattara scored. The goal was initially ruled out for offside but was validated by VAR review.
- 78′ Aubameyang Equalizes (1-1): Strasbourg’s defensive shift proved costly as they sat deep to protect their lead. Marseille pressure resulted in an equalizer when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pounced on a rebound after goalkeeper Mike Penders (on loan from Chelsea) failed to cleanly gather the initial shot.
- 90’+ Murillo Snatches Winner (2-1): In dramatic stoppage time, Marseille sealed the win. Following a brilliant save by Penders that tipped Robinio Vaz’s header onto the crossbar, Amir Murillo reacted quickest to tap in the second rebound, snatching all three points.
Ligue 1 Standings and Champions League Boost
The last-gasp winner was vital for Marseille, as it propelled them to the top of the Ligue 1 standings on goal difference. They currently sit level on 12 points with four other teams: Monaco, Paris, Lyon, and Strasbourg.
This hard-fought victory provides a timely confidence boost for Roberto De Zerbi’s men as they turn their attention to European competition, with a Champions League match against Ajax Amsterdam scheduled for Tuesday.
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