Toulouse, France – Mason Greenwood continued his impressive form for Olympique de Marseille, scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Toulouse on Saturday. The win provided a measure of redemption for Marseille following their Coupe de France quarterfinal defeat to the same opponent earlier in the week. Greenwood’s strike not only secured three points for Les Olympiens but also saw him reach significant statistical milestones.
The English forward is now the only player in the top five European leagues to have scored at least 10 goals with both his left foot (10) and right foot (15) across all competitions this season. Greenwood became just the second player in Olympique de Marseille’s history to reach 15 goals in each of his first two Ligue 1 seasons, following René Bihel, who achieved the feat in 1947/48 and 1948/49.
Greenwood Understands Beye’s Decision
Despite his crucial goal, Greenwood was substituted off in the 65th minute by Marseille manager Habib Beye. The decision sparked some discussion, but Greenwood quickly addressed any potential concerns, stating he fully respected his coach’s tactical call. “I wasn’t disappointed to proceed off the bench, Habib Beye just explained the reasons for my exit. I respect the coach and his decisions. He has to make them and I have no problem,” Greenwood told Ligue 1+.
Beye elaborated on his reasoning after the match, explaining the substitution was a strategic adjustment to address a loss of pressure on the first line. “We were losing pressure on the first line. I wanted him to come and fix the left central defender and Methalie, to give space to Timber and Weah. As Mason is an instinctive player, I didn’t want us to be left with ten men. That’s why I preferred to take him off after his yellow card. He still put us in a fantastic goal,” Beye said.
The match also offered Greenwood an opportunity to reflect on the Coupe de France shootout loss earlier in the week, where he distanced himself from his teammates during the penalty kicks. “I feel very good and that feels good. We are very disappointed from the week, because we should have qualified in the previous match. We managed to bounce back tonight and take the three points. The fans are right to be disappointed, we underperformed. But today (Saturday), we won and we have to continue,” he stated.
10 & 15 – Mason Greenwood is the only player evolving in the five major European championships to have scored at least 10 goals with his left foot (10) and his right foot (15) this season in all competitions combined. Ambidextrous. #TFCOM pic.twitter.com/eU9ZsCGeHN
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) March 7, 2026
Mason Greenwood (21 in 2024/25, 15 in 2025/26) becomes the 2nd player in history to have reached the 15-goal mark in each of his first 2 seasons with the @OM_Officiel in @Ligue1 after René Bihel (15 in 1947/48, 17 in 1948/49). #TFCOM
— Stats Foot (@Statsdufoot) March 7, 2026
The victory over Toulouse moves Marseille back into third place in Ligue 1, putting them back in contention for automatic Champions League qualification. The team’s ability to rebound from the Coupe de France disappointment demonstrates a resilience that will be crucial as the season progresses. For Greenwood, the continued success in front of goal solidifies his position as a key player for Marseille and a rising star in European football.
Marseille’s next challenge comes on [Date of next match – not provided in sources], when they will face [Opponent of next match – not provided in sources]. The team will be looking to build on this momentum and continue their push for a top-three finish in Ligue 1. Fans can follow updates and official news on the Olympique de Marseille official website and social media channels.
Key Takeaways:
- Mason Greenwood scored the winning goal for Marseille against Toulouse.
- Greenwood reached statistical milestones, becoming the only player in top five European leagues to score 10+ goals with both feet this season.
- Manager Habib Beye explained his tactical decision to substitute Greenwood.
- Marseille moved back into third place in Ligue 1 with the victory.
