PSG dominates Marseille: 3-1 in Le Classique and 19 points ahead!
Paris Saint-Germain secures a strong 19-point lead in Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win against Olympique Marseille.
PSG dominates Marseille: 3-1 in Le Classique and 19 points ahead!
In a thrilling Ligue 1 duel, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique Marseille 3-1 on matchday 26. Coach Luis Enrique's team not only achieved its 18th win in 20 games this year, but also laid the foundation for a possible historic undefeated season Laola1 reported. PSG dominated the game from the start: Ousmane Dembélé scored the first goal in the 17th minute after converting a precise pass from Fabian Ruiz. Just a few minutes later, Nuno Mendes made it 2-0 in the 42nd minute.
After the break, Marseille came back stronger and, thanks to Amine Gouiri, reduced the deficit to 1:2 in the 51st minute. But the game tipped again in favor of the Parisians when Pol Lirola unfortunately scored an own goal in the 76th minute. With this win, PSG are now 19 points ahead of Marseille, underlining their dominance in Ligue 1 as well CBS Sports notes.
A step towards history
The Parisians are well on their way to having one of the most successful seasons in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique appears to have set up his boys very well and their recent performances in the UEFA Champions League have further boosted the team's confidence. Paris has been in control of the undisputed league championship since the start of the season and is considered favorite for the title.
However, there are still some challenges lurking behind PSG, such as the upcoming duels against big opponents like Aston Villa in the Champions League. Nevertheless, the current course shows that Paris is ready not only to dominate in the domestic league, but also to cause a sensation internationally. The remaining Ligue 1 games could be crucial to realizing the Parisians' broader ambitions this season.