OM’s lesson to Strasbourg: Gouiri’s double and Højbjerg’s captaincy

On the opening weekend of Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille delivered a strong message to Strasbourg, securing a decisive win while Amine Gouiri’s double and Pierre‑Emile Højbjerg’s captaincy stood out – Gouiri Højbjerg El Mourabet… Les encapsulates the night’s contrasting fortunes.

Pour la première journée de Ligue 1, l’OM a envoyé un message fort en donnant une leçon à Strasbourg, dominant the match from start to finish.

Les tops and flops

Amine Gouiri netted a double, a performance that not only secured the win but also prevented any locker‑room confrontation, as noted by observers.

Pierre‑Emile Højbjerg reclaimed his captain’s armband, earning the chant “Ohé ohé, capitaine retrouvé!” from the Marseille faithful.

Un player entered because he is the nephew of Toifilou Maoulida and went on to score a goal against Toifilou Maoulida, prompting jokes about bandages.

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Angel Gomes was criticised with the remark “C’est donc De Zerbi qui lui avait coupé les ailes ?”, suggesting tactical blame for his limited impact.

From his London sofa, Valentín Barco reportedly had to “drink the small milk”, a metaphor for his disappointment after the defeat.

Guela Doué imagined himself as his brother, dribbling inside his own penalty area before conceding a penalty, a mistake he could not excuse.

The VAR’s audio was criticised as “sonorisation à la sauce Mondial 2026”, with a plea that Ruddy Buquet keep his voice for a long season.

Jeffrey De Lange mocked the idea that doing nothing on the pitch could erase Gerónimo Rulli’s presence, underscoring the fans’ frustration.