PSG Cruise to Statement 5-0 Victory Over Marseille in Le Classique

Ligue 1 – Parc des Princes

In a commanding display of attacking football and tactical discipline, Paris Saint-Germain dismantled bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille with a resounding 5-0 victory at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening. The emphatic result not only delivered pride in one of French football’s fiercest rivalries but also strengthened PSG’s grip on the Ligue 1 title race.

PSG wasted little time asserting dominance. Just 12 minutes in, Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring with a clinical finish after clever build-up play. The French international was at the heart of the action again on the cusp of halftime, doubling PSG’s advantage in the 37th minute with a composed strike that left the visiting defence chasing shadows.

Second Half: Unrelenting Pressure and Clinical Finishing

The onslaught continued after the break. A moment of misfortune for Marseille arrived in the 64th minute when a defensive intervention resulted in an own goal, putting PSG firmly in control. Moments later (66th minute), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added his name to the scoresheet with a well-taken effort, further punctuating PSG’s dominance. The rout was completed in the 74th minute when Lee Kang-in found the back of the net, sealing a memorable night for the hosts.

Tactical Summary and Implications

PSG’s performance was marked by relentless attacking intent, crisp interplay in transition, and lethal finishing within the opposition’s penalty area. The Parisian side’s ability to convert sustained pressure into goals at key moments showcased both individual quality and collective cohesion.

For Marseille, the trip to Paris offered few offensive threats and little cohesion going forward. Despite periods of possession, they were unable to carve out meaningful opportunities and ultimately paid the price for defensive lapses and lack of penetration.

What It Means Moving Forward

The win is significant for PSG’s Ligue 1 aspirations, giving them a big-goal confidence boost and valuable momentum in the title race. The comprehensive nature of the victory in France’s premier rivalry will reverberate through both dressing rooms, with PSG looking to maintain momentum and Marseille needing to regroup quickly to keep pace in the European qualification hunt.

Matchday 21 Recap – Ligue 1 Results (6–8 February 2026)

Here’s how all the matches from Matchday 21 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season unfolded: 

Friday, 6 February 2026

• Metz 0-0 Lille OSC — A tough, goalless draw to kick off the round.

Saturday, 7 February 2026

• RC Lens 3-1 Stade Rennais FC — Lens secured a vital win to stay in title contention.
• Stade Brestois 2-0 FC Lorient — Brest claimed all three points with a solid display.
• FC Nantes 0-1 Olympique Lyonnais — Lyon edged out Nantes with a narrow victory.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

• OGC Nice 0-0 AS Monaco — A stalemate at Allianz Riviera in a cagey affair.
• Angers 1-0 Toulouse — Angers picked up a rare but crucial league win.
• AJ Auxerre 0-0 Paris FC — A tight match ended all square.
• Le Havre 2-1 RC Strasbourg — Le Havre secured a valuable home victory.
• Paris Saint-Germain 5-0 Olympique de Marseille — PSG delivered a statement win in Le Classique.