Gouiri scores twice as Marseille dominates Strasbourg in season opener

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Gouiri scores twice as Marseille dominates Strasbourg in season opener
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Amine Gouiri netted two goals as Marseille claimed a 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in the opening match of Ligue 1 on August 21, 2026. Gouiri's first goal came shortly after halftime, followed by a penalty kick after Strasbourg's Samir El Mourabet was sent off for violent conduct. Keyliane Abdallah and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg added to the scoreline later in the match. This victory continues Marseille's unbeaten league streak against Strasbourg dating back to 1997. The match was the first of the Ligue 1 season, with other teams set to compete soon.

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  • Marseille defeated Strasbourg 4-0 in the Ligue 1 season opener.
  • Amine Gouiri scored twice, contributing significantly to the win.
  • Samir El Mourabet was sent off for Strasbourg during the match.
  • Keyliane Abdallah and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg also scored for Marseille.
  • This victory extends Marseille's unbeaten run against Strasbourg to 26 matches.
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Algeria attacker Amine Gouiri scored twice in 20 minutes as Marseille beat Strasbourg 4-0 on Friday in the first game of the French Ligue 1 season.Gouiri, who joined from Rennes in Janaury 2025, opened the scoring with a low, first-time finish just after the break, having netted once for Les Fennecs during four games at this year's World Cup.

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