Marseille's attacking prowess has become a familiar sight in their opening matches, with this being the eighth time they have scored at least four goals in their first game. The team's recent success is a testament to their consistency, with Amine Gouiri, Keyliane Abdallah, and Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg contributing to the victory over Strasbourg. Marseille's impressive start to the season has seen them take a significant lead in the league table, with Rennes being their closest competitor in this regard.
This achievement is a notable one, as Marseille have surpassed all other clubs in the elite league in terms of their ability to score at least four goals in their opening match. Their previous successes include a 4-0 win over Nice in 1933, a 6-2 victory over Racing Club de France in 1945, and a 7-2 win over Colmar in the 1948-1949 season. Marseille's recent victories in the 21st century, including a 4-0 win over Toulouse in 2018 and a 5-1 win over Brest in 2024, have brought their total to eight.
Marseille's dominance in their opening matches is a trend that has continued over the past decade, with this being their fourth victory by at least four goals in the opening match. The team's ability to start the season strongly has been a key factor in their success, and they will look to continue this momentum as the season progresses.
Next up for Marseille is their match against Lyon on September 1, where they will look to maintain their impressive start to the season.