It was a key match that turned into a night for the history books. Olympique de Marseille crushed Le Havre 6-2 in a legendary performance from Mason Greenwood, who scored four goals and became the undisputed hero of a roaring Vélodrome.
The Englishman, who had already shown flashes of brilliance, sealed his rise to stardom with a poker not seen at the club since Jean-Pierre Papin’s era, more than three decades ago.
The result carries massive weight in the standings: with this victory, OM capitalized on PSG’s stumble to take control of first place in Ligue 1, proving that Roberto De Zerbi’s project is now a serious title contender.
Le Havre struck first. In the 24th minute, Yassine Kechta silenced the Vélodrome with the opening goal, forcing Marseille to fight back. But everything changed with a controversial play: a handball by Gautier Lloris inside the box led to a penalty and a red card in the 34th minute.
Greenwood stepped up, converted the spot kick, and lit the spark of the comeback. From that moment on, the Vélodrome became a boiling cauldron.
With a man advantage, Marseille completely took control of the game. High pressing, relentless rhythm, and individual talent did the rest. And that’s when the Englishman began his personal masterpiece.
The English striker’s show was a complete exhibition. With a killer instinct inside the box and lethal precision, Greenwood added three more goals (67’, 72’, 76’) that left Le Havre helpless.
Each goal showcased a different part of his arsenal: a sharp cross-shot, a quick finish after Paixão’s assist, and a delicate touch from Pavard’s pass.
The poker cements him as the new idol of the Vélodrome and places him firmly in the club’s history, matching a milestone achieved only by Marseille legends.
Greenwood left the pitch in the 79th minute to a thunderous standing ovation, while his team completed the party with goals from Robinio Vaz (88’) and Michael Murillo (90+3’). Le Havre managed a late consolation goal from Abdoulaye Touré, merely softening the blow of a game long decided.
Beyond Greenwood’s historic poker, the match left plenty of positives for De Zerbi’s side. OM showed remarkable squad depth, with substitutes making a real difference — Vaz, Nadir, and Murillo all contributing in the closing stages.
Even Aubameyang, though he didn’t score, registered an assist and played with selfless energy for the team.
With this victory, Marseille not only climbs to the top of Ligue 1, but also confirms its identity: high pressing, vertical play, and an insatiable hunger for goals. The next test will come in Europe, against Benfica in Lisbon, where they’ll look to extend their hot streak.
The message is clear: this Marseille side is built for greatness. And with Greenwood performing at this level, dreaming of the Ligue 1 title no longer feels like a fantasy.
