Ligue 1 Gameweek 5
Marseille 1 - 2 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' ↓ Igor Paixão ↑Angel Gomes
32' Timothy Weah
Nuno Mendes 39'
HT
↓ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ↑Ferrán Torres 59'
63' ↓ Amine Harit ↑Keyliane Abdallah
↓ Fabián Ruiz ↑Maghnes Akliouche 65'
Ferrán Torres (Désiré Doue) 66'
72' Angel Gomes (Amine Gouiri)
77' Timothy Weah
↓ Désiré Doue ↑Lucas Beraldo 79'
↓ Ousmane Dembélé ↑Mika Godts 79'
84' ↓ Emerson Palmieri ↑Ulisses Garcia
84' ↓ Neal Maupay ↑Faris Moumbagna
84' ↓ Himad Abdelli ↑Kelyann Bezahaf
90' Angel Gomes
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Jeffrey de Lange 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Timothy Weah 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Conrad Egan-Riley 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nayef Aguerd 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Emerson Palmieri
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Midfielders
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Harit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Amine Gouiri 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
Forwards
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Théo Vermot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Derek Cornelius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelyann Bezahaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulisses Garcia 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Mbondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Gomes 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Keyliane Abdallah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tadjidine Mmadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faris Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Warren Zaïre-Emery
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marquinhos
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
João Neves 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
Vitinha
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
96%
Pass Acc
Fabián Ruiz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Désiré Doué
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Ousmane Dembélé
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illia Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pedro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Senny Mayulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Godts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.1
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Paris Saint Germain | 5 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 01/08/2026 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-1) | Marseille | Trophée des Champions | |
| 09/22/2025 | Marseille | 1 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 03/16/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 10/27/2024 | Marseille | 0 - 3 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 03/31/2024 | Marseille | 0 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 09/24/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 02/26/2023 | Marseille | 0 - 3 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 02/08/2023 | Marseille | 2 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Coupe de France | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 10/16/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
02/08/2026
01/08/2026
09/22/2025
03/16/2025
10/27/2024
03/31/2024
09/24/2023
02/26/2023
02/08/2023
10/16/2022
Marseille Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Marseille
Paris Saint Germain
Marseille
Paris Saint Germain
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Derailing the Vélodrome: PSG Prevail in Frantic Classique
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A staggering display of offensive firepower and late-game drama reinforced Paris Saint Germain's credentials while deepening Marseille's early-season misery.
The Tactical Siege
The historic Orange Vélodrome roared into life for Le Classique, but Paris Saint Germain immediately sought to silence the hostile crowd by establishing total control of the midfield. The visitors dictated the early tempo, turning the opposition half into a relentless shooting gallery and racking up a staggering volume of attempts. Operating as the primary creative force on the flank, Nuno Mendes sliced through the defensive lines with pinpoint precision, delivering incisive passes that constantly stretched the backline. An exceptionally high Intensity rating perfectly mirrors a breathless opening period where Marseille survived purely on adrenaline, desperate clearances, and heroic goalkeeping against the mounting pressure. Despite facing an absolute avalanche of offensive sequences, the home side held their nerve admirably, absorbing the blows to somehow preserve a clean sheet heading into the halftime interval.
The Eight-Minute Hurricane
Everything shifted dynamically as the tactical Balance completely shattered midway through the second half, giving way to absolute chaos. Managerial chess moves paid massive dividends when substitute Ferrán Torres provided an instant spark, slotting home a brilliant feed from Désiré Doue to finally break the agonizing deadlock. Refusing to fold under the immense pressure, Marseille unleashed their own lethal super-sub in response. Angel Gomes sent the home stands into absolute delirium, finishing off a slick move orchestrated by Amine Gouiri to restore parity just six minutes later. Yet, before the smoke from the flares could even settle over the pitch, Marcos Aoás Corrêa struck a lethal blow from close range. Three blistering goals within a manic eight-minute window transformed a cautious stalemate into an unforgettable, high-octane classic.
The Breaking Point
Chasing shadows and a desperately needed equalizer, the home side completely lost their tactical discipline and emotional composure. Timothy Weah saw a straight red card in the 77th minute, a disastrous moment that permanently killed any lingering Upset Factor the crowd was hoping for. Down to ten men against a Parisian unit perfectly engineered to recycle possession, the hosts found themselves utterly suffocated in the dying stages. The long-term Stakes resulting from this derby defeat echo loudly across the Ligue 1 table. Marseille remain precariously anchored in 17th place, facing a genuine early-season relegation battle that their passionate fanbase never anticipated. For the visiting Parisians, escaping the hostile south of France with maximum points proves they possess the necessary championship mettle for the long, gruelling campaign ahead.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Timothy Weah impact the match?
Weah's 77th-minute dismissal crippled Marseille's comeback hopes. Playing with ten men destroyed their tactical shape and allowed PSG to comfortably see out the final minutes.
How did substitute Ferran Torres change the game?
Coming off the bench in the 59th minute, Torres provided an immediate spark, scoring the crucial opening goal just seven minutes later to crack the stubborn defense.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Far from stifling the football, the derby atmosphere produced a thrilling attacking spectacle featuring 43 combined shots and a remarkable three goals in eight minutes.
What is the Le Classique?
The Le Classique is the rivalry between Marseille and Paris Saint Germain, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Bragging Rights Await in Le Classique
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. This fierce derby guarantees fireworks, even as both French heavyweights stumble through sluggish starts to their domestic campaigns.
The Setup
Marseille host Paris Saint Germain with both sides desperately seeking consistency. The visitors sit eighth, while the hosts languish down in thirteenth. Despite their modest early-season league positions, the Stakes are off the charts for this major rivalry. A shaky Form rating for both teams suggests defensive vulnerabilities that will be brutally exposed. Fortunately for the neutrals, early data points to a massive combined goal average, meaning attacking football will take center stage.
Key Battle
The Parisian midfield engine steps up against a disjointed home backline. The visitors will look to dictate the tempo through the middle, pulling the strings via João Neves to test an unconvincing defensive unit. Tactical Balance will swing entirely on how well the hosts can absorb relentless pressure and hit back on the counter.
Our Prediction
A chaotic away victory. An elite Stars rating gives PSG the sheer individual brilliance to outgun their bitter rivals. Expect a high-scoring thriller where the visitors' attacking depth eventually breaks the hosts' resistance.