Author of a double against Villarreal on Thursday March 7 in the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in a positive dynamic. He is now the record holder for goals in C3.
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Olympique de Marseille took a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Europa League, by outclassing the Spanish team Villarreal 4-0 on Thursday March 7 at the Stade Vélodrome in the round of 16 first leg. OM coach Jean-Louis Gasset thus records a fourth victory in as many matches since taking office. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, at 34, shone again with a double (42nd and 59th). Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who now never stops scoring, scored his first goal from the penalty spot. His second goal looked very much like a missed cross, before the ball bounced off the post. Here he is, the only top scorer in the history of the C3, with 33 goals.
One of the great architects of the renewal of Marseille
“ Over my children’s heads, I saw Pepe Reina moving forward. I have success with this gesture, but it is not a center, he declared after the meeting. We are happy with the whole match, because we didn’t concede a goal and it was a step to go. Since the start of the season, it hasn’t been easy, but we stick together. »
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had already scored two goals during the double confrontation against Shakhtior Donetsk in the previous round. With Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, FC Barcelona and now OM, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is leaving his mark on the Europa League, even if he has never won it (a final in 2019 with Arsenal).
The former Barcelona player has been one of the great architects of Marseille’s revival since the arrival of Jean-Louis Gasset, with at least one goal scored in OM’s last four matches, in all competitions.
After the trip to Clermont-Ferrand during the 24th day of Ligue 1 on March 2, where Marseille largely won (5-1), Aubameyang declared that he “ feasted “. He added: “ It’s good to find a Marseille player who makes a difference, who scores goals. This is what we are waiting for. I’m happy to get back into rhythm. It hasn’t been easy since the start of the season. I’m finding legs again, and that’s what makes the difference. Making calls, scoring goals… it’s good for confidence. » The period is truly idyllic for Aubameyang.