Yesterday evening at the Orange Vélodrome Stadium in Marseille the fourth day of Ligue 1 began.
Roberto De Zerbi's Olympique Marseille hosted Lorient's Bretons, led by Olivier Pantaloni.
The hosts did not have to try very hard to get the better of their rivals.
Marseille unlocked the result as early as the 13th minute, with the penalty awarded after Yongwa was sent off for a last man foul.
On the penalty spot came Mason Greenwood, who did not miss.
Only seven minutes later, the newcomer, former Inter Milan player Benjamin Pavard, doubled.
The third goal, also coming in the first half, was a wonderful shot under the seven by another new signing, Angel Gomes.
Marseille kept control of the game throughout the match and at the end came the fourth goal signed, as no, by another newcomer, Nayef Aguerd.
The only negative note of the evening was the shoulder injury of Amine Gouiri, whose presence on Tuesday night in the Champions League is uncertain.
Roberto De Zerbi, very attentive to the implementation of the movements rehearsed during the week throughout the 90 minutes, was satisfied with his team's victory in the post-match.
«The atmosphere among the players is different now»
«The club has made a very good market, the team is strong, the players are very good. You would think it is our first league game, as it is the first time our players are playing together.»
«Aguerd, Pavard, O'Riley and Vermeeren are intelligent players, I don't worry.».
The home team's overwhelming performance bodes well for the busy week ahead for the Italian coach's team: first the trip to the Bernabéu against Real Madrid in the Champions League and then the French classic at home against PSG (21/09, 20:45).
