Due to bad weather, the match had to be postponed, coinciding with the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris, France. Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Desire Doue were all unable to play due to injuries.
Notably, all three players were present at the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony instead of traveling with their teammates to Marseille for the away game.
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier made a direct mistake that led to PSG's goal conceded (Photo: Getty).
The absence of key players made things difficult for PSG at the Velodrome. In the 5th minute, from a simple cross by Mason Greenwood on the right wing, the ball deflected off a PSG player's foot and unexpectedly changed direction, flying into the air.
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who was expected to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, made a serious mistake when he rushed out but missed the ball, creating a perfect opportunity for center-back Nayef Aguerd. With a precise header into the empty net, Aguerd opened the scoring for Marseille.
According to statistics, this goal, scored in the 4th minute, became the earliest goal Marseille has scored against PSG in any competition in the last 45 years.
After conceding an unexpected goal, PSG pressed forward in attack to find an equalizer. However, they were met with a well-organized and disciplined Marseille defense. Furthermore, the visiting team's goalkeeper, Rulli, had an outstanding performance, repeatedly thwarting dangerous shots from the opposition.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Marseille, marking their first win against PSG at the Velodrome in Ligue 1 in 14 years.
The unexpected defeat against Marseille not only marked PSG's first loss of the season, but also cost them their top spot in the Ligue 1 standings.
Currently, the race for the championship is incredibly dramatic, with four clubs tied on 12 points: Monaco, PSG, Lyon, and Strasbourg. PSG is temporarily in second place, behind Monaco only due to an inferior goal difference (10 compared to 13).
Meanwhile, with this crucial victory, Marseille has climbed to sixth place with 9 points, impressively rejoining the title race.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/psg-bai-tran-trong-ngay-dembele-nhan-qua-bong-vang-2025-20250923095756295.htm
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