Paris Saint-Germain dominated Olympique de Marseille on home soil (3-1). A clear victory despite Marseille’s second-half surge.
A Classic is never a duel quite like the others in Ligue 1. Even if the clashes between Paris and Marseille have gone to the Parisians’ advantage in recent years, OM defended themselves rather well in this decisive clash at the top of Ligue 1.
On paper, Paris was the clear favorite. After qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals, Paris Saint-Germain remains undefeated this season in Ligue 1. This match also saw the return of Adrien Rabiot, a PSG academy graduate, to Marseille.
In control, the Parisians easily made the difference in a first half well managed by the capital club, with Dembélé quickly opening the scoring before Mendes extended the Parisian lead. Marseille showed some strong reactions in the meantime without managing to beat Donnarumma.
After the break, OM were more incisive, even though Paris continued to move the ball around. Amine Gouiri reduced the deficit for OM: 2-1!
Ousmane Dembélé came close to making the break on the hour mark but hit a post.
Lirola, who tries to deflect a shot from Hakimi, scores an own goal. Paris takes the lead! 3-1
On the evening of the 26th day of the championship, Paris further strengthened its lead, now 19 points ahead of its Marseille rivals. The title will soon be officially confirmed for the Parisians. The pressure is mounting behind Marseille, with Monaco now two points behind.