Matchweek 1 complete
A Friday night at the Vélodrome, settled after the break
Marseille 4–0 Strasbourg
Match report: Olympique de Marseille vs RC Strasbourg
Panel 1: Before kickoffFriday in Marseille. Strasbourg visit. The cartoon home end wants a statement. The first half declines to provide one. Friday. Home. Don't let them leave with a point.
Panel 2: The first halfGoalless at the break. The comic sits on its hands. Then the second half begins. Still 0-0. Fine. Now start.
Panel 3: Gouiri, twiceAmine Gouiri, 46' and 68'. A brace, both sourced from BBC Sport. The Vélodrome remembers how this is supposed to feel. Two for him. Keep serving.
Panel 4: Late, then laterEmran Soglo Abdallah 89', Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 90+6'. Four-nil by the time the referee has had enough. Four. That's a Friday.
Panel 5: Full timeOlympique de Marseille 4–0 RC Strasbourg. Confirmed via BBC Sport on 21 August 2026. Clean sheet. Four goals. Put it on the wall and go to sleep.
Panel 6: The boardPlayed 1, won 1, four scored, none conceded. Ligue 1's opening weekend is still being played. We're on three. Paris play Sunday. That's their problem.
