Mason Greenwood had a standout debut for Marseille by scoring two goals in their 5-1 victory against Brest in the French league opener. Greenwood, who controversially transferred from Manchester United to Marseille, played a crucial role in all five goals, contributing two assists and earning a penalty that was converted by Elye Wahi.

However, Greenwood faced boos from the crowd at Francis-Le Blé stadium due to past legal issues but managed to deliver an impressive performance on the field. Brest, a Champions League contender finishing third last season, struggled during the match, with a missed penalty by Romain Del Castillo emphasizing their lack of precision.

Following PSG’s 4-1 win over Le Havre, Marseille now leads the standings on goal difference under the guidance of their new coach Roberto de Zerbi.

In another match, Lille defeated Reims 2-0, but the game was disrupted when Angel Gomes suffered a severe head injury after a collision with Reims’ Amadou Koné. Gomes received medical attention for over 20 minutes before being taken to the hospital. The red card was shown to Koné, and it was later confirmed on social media that Gomes had regained consciousness.

Monaco secured a 1-0 win against Saint-Etienne, with Takumi Minamino scoring a memorable goal in the first half. However, there were two disallowed goals, including a penalty kick, following VAR reviews. The match ended with a heartwarming gesture as both teams posed with a Reims jersey bearing the words “Take care Angel” in French.

The day’s events exhibited both thrilling on-field performances and moments of concern for player safety, creating a mix of emotions in the French league opener.