Mason Greenwood was the standout player as Marseille climbed to the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win over Toulouse on Saturday. The 22-year-old striker, who joined Marseille from Manchester United last month, scored twice in quick succession in the 16th minute to put his team firmly in control. Greenwood has now netted five goals in his first three games for Marseille.
Greenwood’s Brilliance: Greenwood scored his first goal in the 16th minute and added a second just a minute later. His impressive start to the season follows his debut double against Brest and a goal against Reims.
Toulouse’s Setback: Toulouse faced an additional challenge when forward Frank Magri received a red card in the 27th minute for a foul on Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Marseille’s Goals: Luis Henrique assisted both of Greenwood’s goals, and Marseille’s third goal was initially credited to Henrique but later marked as an own goal by Charlie Cresswell. Toulouse’s consolation goal came from Shavy Babicka in the final moments.
Coach’s Remarks: Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi praised Greenwood’s performance but also noted areas for improvement, including speed and mentality, and expressed disappointment about conceding a goal.
League Standings: Marseille now leads the Ligue 1 table with seven points, level with Nantes, who also won 3-1 against Montpellier. Nantes’ goals came from Matthis Abline, a Moses Simon penalty, and Mostafa Mohamed.
Brest’s Victory: Brest achieved their first win of the season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Saint-Étienne, thanks to goals from Mahdi Camara, Romain Del Castillo, Ludovic Ajorque, and a second penalty from Kenny Lala.
PSG’s Opportunity: Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, with six points, have the chance to move to the top of the table if they win their match against Lille on Sunday.
