Ligue 1 Regular Season - 21
Paris Saint Germain 5 - 0 FT Marseille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' Vitinha
12' O. Dembele (N. Mendes)
37' O. Dembele (S. Mayulu)
HT
↓ E. Nwaneri ↑I. Paixao 46'
59' W. Zaire-Emery
↓ B. Pavard ↑H. Abdelli 62'
62' ↓ D. Doue ↑K. Kvaratskhelia
64' F. Medina
66' K. Kvaratskhelia (O. Dembele)
68' ↓ B. Barcola ↑Lee Kang-In
74' Lee Kang-In (S. Mayulu)
75' ↓ W. Zaire-Emery ↑L. Hernandez
75' ↓ S. Mayulu ↑D. Fernandez
75' ↓ O. Dembele ↑G. Ramos
↓ M. Greenwood ↑B. Nadir 80'
Emerson 82'
L. Balerdi 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Warren Zaïre-Emery 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Senny Mayulu
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Vitinha 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
89
Passes
4
Duels
João Neves
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
58
Passes
14
Duels
Forwards
Désiré Doué 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ousmane Dembélé 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
Bradley Barcola
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ilya Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang-in Lee 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
23
Minutes
8.3
Rating
Dro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
29
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Jeffrey de Lange 
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
Timothy Weah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Medina 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Emerson Palmieri
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinten Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Greenwood
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamed Junior Traorè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geoffrey Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 2 | Marseille | Trophée des Champions | |
| 22/09/2025 | Marseille | 1 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 16/03/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 27/10/2024 | Marseille | 0 - 3 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 31/03/2024 | Marseille | 0 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 24/09/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
08/01/2026
22/09/2025
16/03/2025
27/10/2024
31/03/2024
24/09/2023
Paris Saint Germain Win
Marseille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +32
P: 21 GD: +20
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Five-Star Masterclass in Le Classique
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. This historic demolition reaffirms PSG's untouchable status at the top of French football while leaving Marseille's title ambitions in ruins.
Surgical Precision from the Outset
The atmosphere at the Parc des Princes was electric, but the tension was short-lived as Paris Saint Germain asserted their dominance within minutes. The early breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute when O. Dembele clinically finished a move orchestrated by N. Mendes. An Intensity rating of 10.1 reflected the suffocating pressure applied by the hosts, who refused to let Marseille settle into any rhythm. Controlled possession (58%) allowed the Parisians to dictate the tempo, turning the opening phase into a relentless siege. Marseille’s defensive line struggled to maintain their Balance, as the sheer volume of attacks forced them into 17 fouls to try and slow the game down.
The Defensive Collapse
The match swung from a competitive derby into a rout during a chaotic second-half spell. After Dembélé had already doubled the lead before the break, the pressure became unbearable for the visitors. The Stakes were high, but Marseille crumbled under the weight of expectation, culminating in a disastrous own goal by F. Medina in the 64th minute. This moment effectively ended the contest as a spectacle. Luis Enrique then displayed his tactical depth by introducing K. Kvaratskhelia, who needed only four minutes to find the net. The Georgian’s strike, assisted by the ever-present Dembélé, highlighted a night where every Parisian tactical adjustment yielded immediate and devastating results.
Substitutes Complete the Rout
The final gloss was applied by another substitute, Lee Kang-In, who capitalized on a weary Marseille backline to make it 5-0. This result is a definitive statement in the Title race, extending the gap at the summit. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the script followed the pre-match predictions but with a severity that few expected. Marseille, limited to just two shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes, looked a shadow of the team currently sitting fourth in the table. As the final whistle blew, the gulf in quality between the two sides was laid bare, leaving the visitors to reflect on a night where they were simply outclassed in every department.
Key Questions
What made Ousmane Dembélé the Man of the Match?
Dembélé recorded a brace, an assist, and a perfect 10.0 rating, serving as the primary engine for PSG's offensive onslaught.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of clinical finishing (21 total shots) and high-impact substitute appearances from Kvaratskhelia and Lee overwhelmed a fractured Marseille defense.
What does this mean for Paris Saint Germain's season?
The victory cements their 12-point lead over Marseille and reaffirms their absolute control over the Ligue 1 title race.
What is the Le Classique?
The Le Classique is the rivalry between Paris Saint Germain and Marseille, 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.
Le Classique: Paris Saint-Germain’s High-Stakes Siege of the Summit
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. This isn't just a rivalry; it's a high-octane title collision where a Paris victory could effectively extinguish Marseille's championship dreams.
The Setup
Paris Saint Germain enters this February 08 clash on the back of a relentless five-match winning streak, turning their Form into a statement of intent. At the Parc des Princes, the hosts have been nearly untouchable, maintaining an 88.9% win rate. For Marseille, currently sitting third and trailing the leaders by nine points, the Stakes are absolute. While they have proven to be away specialists this season, the pressure of a Title Race six-pointer in the capital will test their tactical Balance to the limit. With both sides averaging a combined 4.3 goals per game, this edition of Le Classique promises elite offensive output.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Ousmane Dembélé and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. Dembélé is currently the league's most dangerous Stars performer, using his 1v1 gravity to collapse defensive structures. Marseille will rely on Højbjerg to provide the defensive screen; the Dane has been vital in transition, but he must play the match of his life to prevent Bradley Barcola and Dembélé from exploiting the spaces behind Marseille’s adventurous full-backs.
Our Prediction
PSG's depth and recent momentum make them heavy favorites. While Marseille possesses the firepower of Mason Greenwood to cause problems, the Parisians' ability to control the tempo at home is unmatched. Expect a high-tempo affair where PSG’s clinical finishing on the break settles the contest. We anticipate a 3-1 victory for the home side, effectively tightening their grip on the Ligue 1 trophy.