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Marquinhos Seals Victory as Paris Saint-Germain Defeat 10-Man Marseille in Intense Le Classique

Marquinhos emerged as the decisive figure as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-1 victory over ten-man Marseille in a fiery Le Classique at Stade Vélodrome. This win lifts PSG to sixth place in Ligue 1, while their rivals remain stuck in the relegation zone.

Match Highlights

  • Goal Scorers: Ferran Torres (PSG), Angel Gomes (Marseille), Marquinhos (PSG)
  • Red Card: Timothy Weah (Marseille) – second yellow
  • Venue: Stade Vélodrome

The game’s opening breakthrough came in the second half when substitute Ferran Torres headed in a precise cross from Desire Doue, giving PSG the lead. Marseille responded quickly with Angel Gomes finishing off a sharp move involving Amine Gouiri to level the score.

Almost immediately, Marquinhos regained the advantage for PSG by reacting swiftly to a loose ball after a corner kick, slotting home the rebound following an initial save by goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange. Shortly after, Marseille's Timothy Weah was sent off for his second booking, leaving his team with ten men.

Captain Marquinhos' Impact

Marquinhos' alertness inside the box rewarded PSG for their dominance throughout the match. Despite pressure from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Neal Maupay in the first half, PSG held firm. The win was vital as Luis Enrique's squad managed to protect their narrow lead in a hostile environment.

League Standings and Team Form

  • PSG have now recorded just their second league win of the season after a slow start that included three games without a victory.
  • This triumph places them sixth in Ligue 1, five points behind leaders Monaco.
  • Marseille suffered their fourth defeat in five matches, sinking into the relegation zone — their worst start since 2011-12.

Upcoming Fixtures After International Break

Ligue 1 pauses for the international break and will resume on October 10. PSG will host promoted Le Mans aiming to close the gap on Monaco, while Marseille faces a tough away game against Troyes on October 11, hoping to reverse their fortunes.

  • October 10, 2026, 21:45: PSG vs Le Mans
  • October 11, 2026, 21:45: Troyes vs Marseille

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