# Strasbourg Beats Marseille 3-1: Payet Scores, Guendouzi Assists

In a thrilling encounter at the Stade de la Meillure, Strasbourg secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Marseille in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The match was a display of attacking intent from both sides, but it was Strasbourg who ultimately dominated thanks to a brace from Kevin Payet and key contributions from Bilal Guendouzi.

The game got off to a flying start as Strasbourg took the lead in the 15th minute. A well-organized move saw Payet, who had joined the club on loan from Olympique de Marseille, slot home a low shot past the goalkeeper. The goal send the home crowd into a frenzy, and Strasbourg’s momentum continued.

Just six minutes later, Strasbourg doubled their advantage. A clever pass from Guendouzi, who had been instrumental in the midfield, found Payet, who made no mistake in slotting the ball into the net. Payet now had a goal and an assist to his name, but it was Guendouzi who was the orchestrator of the team’s attacking play.

Marseille responded well and managed to pull one back in the 35th minute through a fine individual effort by Rolando. However, Strasbourg refused to sit back and pressed for a third goal. In the 63rd minute, Payet completed his brace with a powerful strike from outside the box, extending Strasbourg’s lead to 3-1.

Despite trailing, Marseille showed signs of a comeback as they pushed forward. But Strasbourg’s defense held firm, and any chances the visitors had were cleared away by the home side’s solid defending. Guendouzi, who had another assist to his credit, played a pivotal role in keeping Strasbourg in control.

The full-time whistle saw Strasbourg celebrate a well-deserved victory. The result extended their unbeaten run and kept them in the hunt at the top of the table, while Marseille dropped to fourth place.

Overall, it was a memorable match for Strasbourg, highlighted by Payet’s brace and Guendouzi’s classy performance. The win underlines their growing confidence under manager Luis Moya, and they will look to build on this success in their next fixture.