OM arrives this Tuesday at Santiago Bernabeu with ambitions and a very specific plan. Roberto de Zerbi knows that he has a player in his workforce capable of shaking any European defense. An element of experience that perfectly knows the codes of the big evenings and above all … the faults of Real Madrid.
Aubameyang, the executioner of the Merengue
This secret weapon is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 35 -year -old Gabonese striker has never hidden his pleasure in challenging Madrilenians. The statistics speak for him: five goals in his last five clashes against the club of the Spanish capital, whether under the colors of Dortmund or Barça. An impressive ratio that speaks volumes about its ability to raise its level against European giants.
The most striking memory? This famous clasico of March 20, 2022 at the Bernabeu. Aubameyang then signed a masterful double in the 4-0 victory of FC Barcelona. A historical humiliation for Real, with “Auba” in chief of conductor. Thibaut Courtois had first saved the bet, but the Gabonese had ended up breaking the defense of Alaba and Militao twice.
Experience at the service of OM
Mamadou Niang, his compatriot and ex Marseille captain, said on Canal+: ” He returned for that, to regain pressure from European evenings. »» The former Marseille captain puts big on his compatriot, recalling his XXL performances during the European campaign of 2023, finished top scorer in the Europa League. At 35, Aubameyang remains this offensive reference capable of carrying a team on his shoulders.
Faced with a Madrid defense, which is not always waterproof this season, the Gabonese international could well reoffend. His association with Mason Greenwood promises sparks, and Zerbi is counting on this experience to create the feat. Real is warned: Aubameyang is still hungry for major meetings.
