Marseille vs PSG Ligue 1 | 27-10-2024
Ligue 1

PSG’s 3-0 Victory Over Marseille Extends League Lead

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has extended their lead at the top of the French league with a commanding 3-0 victory over Marseille. This match was Marseille’s first major test of the season, and they faltered significantly. A red card and an own goal in the first half sealed their fate.

Marseille’s Missed Opportunity

A win on Sunday could have brought Marseille level with the defending champions. Instead, they remain six points behind unbeaten PSG. They also trail Monaco by three points, who sit in second place. The defeat’s humiliating nature will test the patience of Marseille’s demanding fans. Many left Stade Velodrome before halftime, and the players faced jeers at the end. Careless mistakes and a lack of leadership were evident.

Key Moments in PSG’s 3-0 Victory Over Marseille

Marseille did not qualify for European competition this season. Their players were fresh, and coach Roberto De Zerbi had a full squad. Former PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot started for Marseille. However, PSG was sharper, taking the lead in the seventh minute. Midfielder João Neves scored after a low cross from Nuno Mendes.

Things worsened for Marseille when Amine Harit received a red card in the 20th minute. His high challenge on PSG captain Marquinhos was deemed dangerous, despite replays showing otherwise. A disastrous own goal by Leonardo Balerdi in the 29th minute gifted PSG another goal. Balerdi’s mistake allowed the ball to pass his goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli.

PSG’s Control and Monaco’s Struggles

PSG maintained control in the second half but did not push for more goals. This might frustrate coach Luis Enrique, given their Champions League scoring issues. Meanwhile, Monaco also faced challenges. Vanderson’s red card contributed to their 2-1 defeat at Nice. Breel Embolo initially put Monaco ahead, but mistakes cost them the match.

Other French League Highlights

Auxerre managed a 2-2 draw with Lyon. Sinaly Diomandé and Hamed Traoré scored for Auxerre, while Georges Mikautadze netted both of Lyon’s goals. Montpellier suffered another heavy defeat, losing 3-0 at home to Toulouse. This came a week after a 5-0 loss to Marseille. Despite a coaching change, Montpellier’s struggles continued. Toulouse’s Zakaria Aboukhlal scored twice, with Joshua King adding a third.

In another match, Strasbourg defeated Nantes 3-1, thanks to Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos’s two goals. This win moved Strasbourg to midtable.

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