Mason Greenwood made a dream start to his Marseille career, scoring twice in their emphatic 5-1 victory over Brest in the opening game of the Ligue 1 season. The former Manchester United forward, who had a turbulent period following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, made an instant impact, finding the back of the net within just three minutes of his debut. He later added another goal from the penalty spot in the first half, showcasing his clinical finishing ability.
Greenwood’s performance was not the only highlight of the game. Luis Henrique, another new signing for Marseille, scored twice, with Greenwood involved in both of his goals. Elye Wahi, also making his debut for the club, converted a penalty after Greenwood was brought down in the box.
Marseille’s new goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli, who arrived from Ajax, had a memorable debut as well, saving a penalty early in the game. The Argentine, who was part of Argentina’s World Cup and Copa America winning squads, showcased his impressive goalkeeping abilities.
Despite the strong performance, Greenwood’s signing has been met with criticism from some fans and even the city’s left-wing mayor, Benoit Payan, due to the previous allegations against him. However, his footballing talent is undeniable, and his impressive debut performance will certainly silence some of his doubters.
In other Ligue 1 news, Paris Saint-Germain began their title defense with a convincing 4-1 victory over Le Havre. Despite the departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, PSG showed their strength and depth with goals from Lee Kang-in, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Randal Kolo Muani.
The new season in Ligue 1 has begun with a bang, and with exciting new signings and a host of talented players, it promises to be an entertaining and unpredictable season.
