Le Classique: Marseille Edges PSG 1-0 in Ligue 1 Upset 1

Marseille stun PSG with 1-0 win in Ligue 1

Marseille defeats PSG 1-0 in Ligue 1, ending Paris' 100% start to the season. Nayef Aguerd scores the winning goal in the 5th minute.

Despite having the ball, PSG's attacks lacked precision, and Marseille's defense remained solid...

Marseille's impressive home winning streak continued as they stunned injury-hit Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory in Le Classique. This win marked their seventh successive Ligue 1 home triumph, a feat not achieved in over a decade. The match, delayed by 24 hours due to adverse weather, saw PSG struggle to cope with Marseille's energetic performance.

Nayef Aguerd's early header proved to be the decisive factor, as he capitalized on a misjudged cross from PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. The Moroccan defender's timely intervention gave Marseille a 1-0 lead inside four minutes. Despite dominating possession, PSG failed to create clear-cut opportunities, with Geronimo Rulli making crucial saves to deny Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi.

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi's emotions got the better of him, as he was sent off in stoppage time following an exchange with the referee. However, his team's resilience paid off, and they held on for the win, moving up to sixth place with nine points. PSG, on the other hand, slipped to second place with 12 points, trailing AS Monaco, who lead the table on goal difference.

The victory marked Marseille's first home league win over PSG since 2011, ending a long winless run against their bitter rivals. Despite Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late miss, Marseille celebrated a hard-fought win, while PSG were left to ponder on their missed opportunities.

Mason Greenwood's corner kick was punched away by Lucas Chevalier, but Marseille couldn't clear the ball, and Greenwood played it to the far post. The ball deflected off Willian Pacho and headed in by Nayef Aguerd, giving Marseille the opening goal.

The goal had an element of luck, but Lucas Chevalier could have done better to prevent the score. As the match progressed, PSG settled into the game despite the intense atmosphere. Marseille's captain, Leonardo Balerdi, had two moments of lapse in concentration but wasn't punished.

Vitinha created the visitors' first notable opportunity in the 17th minute, shooting a shot that Geronimo Rulli managed to palm away. However, from that point until halftime, Marseille's defense held strong, and the visitors struggled to pose a significant threat.

The home team had a chance to take a 2-0 lead when a swift counter-attack led to Amine Gouiri hitting the crossbar. Emerson Palmieri's subsequent effort was disallowed due to an offside call against Benjamin Pavard in the buildup. Meanwhile, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's curling shot went wide at the other end, keeping the score level heading into the break.

After the restart, PSG continued to dominate possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. A rare moment of excitement came when Geronimo Rulli made a low save to tip Achraf Hakimi's strike behind. Vitinha's subsequent shot tested the Marseille goalkeeper, but the hosts' compact defense forced PSG to rely on long-range shots.

Marseille win Le Classique! ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/NjIiqkvyhH

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Despite having the ball, PSG's attacks lacked precision, and Marseille's defense remained solid. The visitors' inability to break through Marseille's defense led to frustration, with Rulli's save on Hakimi's shot being a highlight of the period.

PSG was heavily depleted due to injuries, missing key players like Bradley Barcola, Désire Doué, João Neves, and Ousmane Dembele. Coach Luis Enrique made tactical changes, bringing on Lee Kang-in and teenager Senny Mayulu in an attempt to spark a comeback. However, the team's efforts were thwarted, and Marseille held on for the 1-0 win.

Mason Greenwood had a chance to seal the victory for Marseille but overran the ball when put through by substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the 81st minute. Aubameyang later had a penalty claim waved away and was denied by goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier in stoppage time.

The match ended on a fiery note, with Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille's coach, being sent off after arguing with referee Jérôme Brisard. Despite the drama, Marseille celebrated their hard-fought 1-0 victory, moving up to sixth place. This win marked their first triumph in the last 10 editions of Le Classique, ending a long winless run against their bitter rivals PSG.

Marseille’s victory makes AS Monaco leaders! 🔝 pic.twitter.com/CobTEa741n

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