PSG Triumphs in Derby, Closes Gap on Lens; De Zerbi Falls, Marseille Ends with Nine
Olympique Marseille suffered its second defeat in three Ligue 1 matches, falling 2-0 to FC Nantes. The game took place at Stade Vélodrome, where Marseille played with only nine men due to two red cards. Vermeeren was sent off in the 26th minute, followed by Nadir in the 56th minute. This disappointing loss kept Marseille in third place with 32 points, now eight points behind league leaders RC Lens.
PSG’s Victory in the Derby
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-1 victory over Paris FC in the latest Paris derby. Goals from Doué and Dembélé propelled PSG to second place in the standings, bringing their total to 39 points. Paris FC, however, remains at the bottom with just 16 points.
Key Match Details
- Match: Marseille vs. Nantes
- Location: Stade Vélodrome
- Nantes Goals: Centonze (31′), Cabella (88′ – penalty)
- Marseille Red Cards: Vermeeren (26′), Nadir (56′)
- Current Standings:
- Marseille: 3rd place, 32 points
- Lens: 1st place, 40 points
Other Ligue 1 Matches
In other notable matches, Brest defeated Auxerre 2-0 with goals from Ajorque and Chotard. Le Havre also earned a 2-1 victory over Angers, thanks to Quetant and Obougou. Meanwhile, the fixture between Lorient and Metz ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dieng scoring for Lorient and Sane equalizing for Metz.
The current Ligue 1 standings show Lens leading, while PSG narrows the gap with a crucial derby win. As the season progresses, the competition heats up for a prime position in French football.
