Amine Gouiri inspired Olympique de Marseille to a convincing 3-0 win over Stade Rennais at the Vélodrome, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France with a dominant all-round display.
The Algerian international made an immediate impact, giving Marseille the perfect start just two minutes into the match.
Alert inside the area, Gouiri latched onto a precise pass and finished calmly, igniting the home crowd and setting the tone for a performance that quickly put Rennes under pressure.
That early breakthrough eased the tension surrounding Marseille after a challenging period, allowing the hosts to impose themselves with greater confidence.
Gouiri was central to that control, operating effectively between the lines, pressing relentlessly and offering a constant technical threat to the Rennes back line.
Marseille’s advantage was doubled moments after the restart, once again with Gouiri at the heart of the move.
In the 46th minute, he showed composure and awareness to deliver a perfectly weighted pass to Mason Greenwood, who converted with authority to give OM a commanding lead.
The assist underlined Gouiri’s vision and his ability to influence the game beyond finishing chances.
Rennes struggled to cope with Marseille’s intensity as the hosts continued to dominate proceedings.
Gouiri remained heavily involved throughout, despite missing a clear opportunity in the second half.
His focus and work rate did not drop, and he continued to contribute defensively and offensively until he was replaced in the 78th minute.
The victory was put beyond doubt seven minutes from time when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang added a third goal in the 83rd minute, completing a comprehensive and controlled performance from the home side.
With a goal and an assist on the night, Gouiri further reinforced his growing influence within the Marseille squad. Already decisive on several occasions this season, he is increasingly emerging as a key figure in high-stakes matches.
His performance against Rennes not only carried Marseille into the next round but also highlighted his importance to the club’s ambitions in the Coupe de France.
GOOOOOOALLLLL GOUIRI !!!!!! ⚽️🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/Y9YnCh9OMD
— La Vague Verte ⭐️🇩🇿⭐️ (@la_vagueverte) February 3, 2026
