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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang threatens Larbi Ben Barek's record

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Coming off the bench in the 78th minute to replace Amine Gouiri, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needed just five short minutes to make his mark.

The Gabon international capitalized on a precise pass from Mason Greenwood to beat Brice Samba and score Olympique de Marseille's third goal against Stade Rennais. With this strike, he helped secure his team's qualification for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France.

At 36 years and 7 months old, the former Arsenal, Dortmund, and Barcelona striker has become OM's oldest goalscorer in the Coupe de France.

The Panther now has his sights set on surpassing the legendary Larbi Ben Barek, who holds the record as the oldest Marseille scorer in history, having found the net against Toulouse on April 10, 1955 (aged 37 years and 9 months).

Even though this isn't his best season at OM and he's facing stiff competition, Aubameyang remains clinical, having contributed to 20 goals in 28 matches (10 goals, 10 assists). His striker's instinct is as sharp as ever, much to the delight of Roberto De Zerbi, who counts on him as a luxury substitute.