by Olympique de Marseille is very far from its goal. Ninth with 33 points in Ligue 1, aspirations in the domestic tournament are non-existent. Although it will not be because of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The former Barça player is one of the best players in the competition and is the team’s great hope in the Europa League, which will have to beat Villarreal over two legs to advance to the next round.
Last Sunday, a His double gave a vital victory against Montpellier (4-1), the first after six games without knowing victory in the League, which Jean-Louis Gassetnew coach after Gattuso’s departure, he hopes it will help him get back on his feet.
LEGEND IN THE EUROPEAN LEAGUE
For now, his impact on the team is being positive. He made his debut last Tuesday in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 against Shakhtar, and achieved a hard-fought 3-1 victory with a goal and assist from Aubameyang, his great reference. With so much, reached 31 in the Europa League (called UEFA Cup until the 2008/09 season) and equaled Henrik Larsson as the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
Aubameyang scored a double against Ajax /EFE
Barça’s top scorer in the 2021/22 season (with 13 goals in 23 games) tied with Memphis Depay, despite not making his debut until February, arriving with the release card from Arsenal, This season he is the top scorer for Olympique de Marseille. addition 18 goals in 34 games, six of them so far in 2024.
MUCH MORE THAN GOALS
The Gabonese’s contribution goes far beyond simply scoring goals. He has also distributed eight assists. among all the competitions, of which seven have been in Ligue 1, which stands out along with Ousmane Dembélé as the top assist of the tournament.
Aubameyang celebrates the first goal of the game against Stade de Rennes /EFE
Marseille’s plan is clear. Improve their poor image in Ligue 1 and go all out in the Europa League. Now, Villarreal awaits them in the next round. Without a doubt, it will not be easy for some ‘groguets’ who will have to stop Aubameyang who does not want to put an end to his goal celebration.
