In a dramatic rescheduled fixture, Marseille secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, ending the champions’ 100% start to the season and making it seven successive home wins for the first time in over a decade. The fiercely contested match, delayed by almost 24 hours due to adverse weather, saw Olympique de Marseille’s passionate fans create a deafening atmosphere that spurred their team to a historic victory.
The decisive moment came just four minutes into the game. Following a Mason Greenwood corner, the ball was punched away by PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, only to land back at the feet of the English player. Greenwood’s subsequent ball to the far post took a fortunate deflection off Willian Pacho, allowing Nayef Aguerd to nod it home from close range. Despite the element of luck, the hosts were more threatening in the first half and could have extended their lead when a swift break culminated in Amine Gouiri rattling the crossbar, while another effort was ruled out for offside.
In the second half, PSG, despite enjoying plentiful possession, struggled to break down a compact and resolute Marseille defense. A low save from Geronimo Rulli to deny Achraf Hakimi was a rare moment of brilliance for the visitors, but they were largely restricted to frustrated shots from a distance. With key players like Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele out with injuries, manager Luis Enrique made tactical substitutions, bringing on Lee Kang-in and teenager Senny Mayulu in an attempt to spark a comeback.
The game concluded in a fiery manner, with a late missed opportunity for Greenwood to seal the win and a penalty claim for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that was waved away by the referee. Marseille’s coach, Roberto De Zerbi, was sent off after a heated exchange. Ultimately, the hosts held on, securing their first win in the last ten editions of Le Classique and moving up to sixth in the Ligue 1 table, just three points behind joint leaders Monaco and PSG.
