**Ligue 1 Highlights: Payet Scores Twice as Marseille Thrashes Strasbourg 3-0**
In the latest round of Ligue 1 action, Marseille secured their first victory of the season with a comprehensive 3-0 triumph over Strasbourg on Sunday afternoon. The result was a significant boost for the French champions, who had been struggling to find form since their recent relegation from the top flight.
The match kicked off at Stade Velodrome and quickly took center stage when Marseille's forward Antoine Payet broke through for his second goal of the day just seven minutes into the game. Payet, known for his pace and finishing ability, capitalized on a loose ball from the Strasbourg defense, converting it into a stunning solo effort that left goalkeeper David Ospina scrambling to save.
Marseille continued to dominate the midfield and forward lines throughout the match, finding multiple opportunities to score. In the 24th minute, substitute forward Dimitri Payet added another goal, this time assisted by Payet himself. His goal came after he collected a pass from Marseille's midfielder Yannick Bolasie, leading to a one-on-one situation where Payet expertly controlled the ball before firing home into the net.
The third and final goal arrived in the 66th minute, courtesy of Marseille's attacking midfielder Moussa Dembélé. After receiving a through-ball from Marseille's right-back Jean-Baptiste Aubameyang, Dembélé calmly stroked the ball past Strasbourg's goalkeeper, securing the three points for Marseille and lifting them out of their slump.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, struggled to keep up with Marseille's relentless attack. Despite playing some strong defensive反击s, they were unable to create enough scoring chances against Marseille's impressive line-up. The loss leaves Strasbourg in eighth place in Ligue 1, six points behind Marseille and five behind leaders PSG.
This victory is crucial for Marseille as they look to bounce back from their disappointing start to the season. It also sends a message to other teams in Ligue 1 about the quality of Marseille's attacking play. With Payet continuing to impress, Marseille will likely be looking to build upon this momentum in future matches.
As Marseille prepares for their next league fixture against Lyon on Tuesday, they can take heart from this performance and continue to push for a return to the top of Ligue 1. The club has shown resilience under new manager Olivier Giroud, and with this win, they have taken a positive step towards achieving their goals.