Bruno Genesio equals Guy Roux in European victories

Guy Roux, the iconic coach of AJ Auxerre for nearly half a century, holds the all-time record for European victories with a French club. This Wednesday evening, Bruno Genesio equaled that record by leading Olympique de Marseille to the club's first win of this Europa League season against Bayer Leverkusen (1-0).

By winning thanks to Amine Gouiri's goal, Genesio reached the milestone of 41 European victories with a French club. This total equals the one accumulated by Roux throughout his career.

Historical context

Guy Roux left his mark on French football history by coaching AJ Auxerre for over forty years and managing 894 Ligue 1 matches. He also took his club to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1993, despite being eliminated on penalties by Borussia Dortmund.

Comparison with other coaches

Bruno Genesio could soon surpass Guy Roux in this ranking. With PSG, Luis Enrique already has 31 victories in European competition and has the means to quickly catch up to the historic mark.

Recent performance

Olympique de Marseille's victory against Leverkusen ends a winless streak for Genesio in this competition. This performance highlights his ability to perform on the European stage despite having fewer resources than Arsène Wenger, who totaled more than 120 victories in European competition.