Paris Saint-Germain Beat Marseille 3-1 to extend their lead in Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain Beat Marseille 3-1 in an exhilarating Clásico, with goals from Ousmane Dembélé, Nuno Mendes, and an own goal by Paul Lirola. This victory extends PSG’s unbeaten run and strengthens their position at the top of Ligue 1, with 68 points—19 points clear of second-placed Marseille.
First Half: PSG Dominance with Early Goals
Paris Saint-Germain took control early in the match, opening the scoring in the 17th minute. After a well-organized build-up, Gianluigi Donnarumma sent a long ball to Kvaratskhelia, who passed it to Fabian Ruiz. Ruiz then laid it off for Ousmane Dembélé, who dribbled past the goalkeeper and fired into the net to give PSG a 1-0 lead.
Marseille attempted to respond but were unable to break down PSG’s defense. In the 32nd minute, Donnarumma made a crucial save to deny Valentin Rongier’s shot from outside the box.
PSG doubled their lead in the 42nd minute when Achraf Hakimi delivered a pinpoint pass to Nuno Mendes, who calmly slotted it home to make it 2-0 as the first half came to a close.
Second Half: Marseille Pull One Back, But PSG Hold Firm
Marseille came out strong in the second half and pulled one back in the 51st minute. Amine Gouiri capitalized on a pass from Adrien Rabiot and slotted it past Donnarumma to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
PSG nearly restored their two-goal advantage in the 60th minute when Dembélé’s shot hit the left post. Marseille continued to search for an equalizer, but their efforts were in vain, with Mason Greenwood shooting over the bar and Quinton Merlin also firing wide.
Own Goal Seals PSG’s Victory
The match was put to bed in the 76th minute when Marseille’s Paul Lirola, attempting to clear a cross from Hakimi, accidentally sent the ball into his own net, making it 3-1 to PSG.
Despite several chances in the final minutes for PSG to extend their lead further, including opportunities from Lee Kang-in, Bradley Barcola, and Vitinha, the score remained 3-1, giving PSG a dominant victory in the Clásico.
Final Thoughts:
With this commanding win, Paris Saint-Germain extends their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 19 points, maintaining their unbeaten record this season. PSG’s 3-1 victory over Marseille further solidifies their path to the title, with only eight rounds remaining in the season.
