Marseille Thrashes Saint-Étienne 5-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

In a Ligue 1 encounter on February 15, 2025, Olympique de Marseille (OM) delivered a masterclass performance against Saint-Étienne (ASSE) at the Stade Vélodrome. The 5-1 victory further solidified OM’s position in the race for Champions League qualification.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side dominated from the start, with Amine Gouiri opening the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort. Mason Greenwood doubled the lead from the penalty spot early in the second half. The floodgates opened as Amir Murillo, Gouiri again, and Adrien Rabiot all found the net, while Lucas Stassin managed a consolation goal for the visitors.

Gouiri was the standout performer, continuing his impressive form since joining Marseille. The Algerian forward now has five goal involvements in just three appearances for Les Olympiens. His brace and overall contribution earned him a well-deserved 8/10 rating.

Other notable performances came from Adrien Rabiot (7/10), who scored and linked up well with the attack, and Mason Greenwood (6/10), who converted the penalty and showed improved build-up play. The midfield duo of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Ismaël Bennacer provided a solid foundation for Marseille’s attacking prowess.

For Saint-Étienne, it was a day to forget. Their defense struggled throughout, leaving goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur exposed. Lucas Stassin’s goal was the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing outing for Les Verts.

This victory marks Marseille’s third consecutive win in Ligue 1, strengthening their hold on second place and their pursuit of Champions League football for the next season.