OM-PSG. Paris Saint-Germain leads (2-0) thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé (25th) and Lionel Messi (29th). Follow the Classico live.
9:33 p.m. – It’s the break at the Orange Vélodrome for the Marseillais and the Parisians
Olympique Marseille has more control of the ball but is sorely lacking in efficiency: at the end of this first round, possession of the ball is certainly in favor of Olympique Marseille (56% against 44% for Paris Saint- Germain), but it was Paris Saint-Germain who managed the most shots on target (4 against 1) and who took the lead (0-2).
21:32 – Sanchez’s free kick!
The Chilean takes care of taking a perfectly placed free kick full axis. It goes strong under the bar. Donnarumma slams the ball for a corner.
21:25 – Marquinhos tries his luck!
The Parisian central defender sees the space in the axis of the midfield and tries a deep call. It is perfectly served by Vitinha. The Brazilian infiltrates the area, alone, and tries a cross shot that passes right next to the Marseille cage.
21:24 – Mbappé misses his duel with Lopez
Perfectly found by Messi in the area, Mbappé dithers in front of Lopez who finally seizes the ball. It was a 3-0 ball for the Parisian.
9:21 p.m. – OM rang
The second Parisian goal completely knocked out the Marseillais who have not been there for a few minutes. Paris took control of the meeting.
21:21 – Mbappé’s strike!
New fast against the Red and Blue. Mbappé transplants in the axis with his right foot and tries to roll up. It goes over Lopez’s cage.
21:18 – Messi misses the ball 3-0
Mbappé finds Mendes on the left side who accelerates and rushes towards the Marseille surface. His cross at ground level is taken up by Messi alone at the far post. The Argentinian’s flat right foot passes over the Marseille cage.
21:16 – Messi doubles the bet
Mbappé is found on the left side and serves Messi at the far post with a superb pass. The Argentinian concludes with a flat foot. The break is made for Paris.
21:13 – Lionel Messi doubles the bet for Paris Saint-Germain (0-2)!
Lionel Messi scored a new goal for Paris Saint-Germain, who made the break in the 29th minute of play in this 1st half, at the Orange Vélodrome. The Marseillais are sinking!
21:11 – Messi finds Mbappé!
On a quick counter from the Parisians, Messi sends Mbappé into orbit. The tricolor international enters the area and deceives Lopez with a cross shot from the right. That’s (1-0) for PSG.
21:09 – Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring for Paris Saint-Germain (0-1)!
This goal from Kylian Mbappe allows the Parisians to lead 1 to 0, in the 25th minute in this 1st period. The counters are unlocked at the Orange Vélodrome and Olympique Marseille is now under pressure!
21:07 – Still as balanced
The debates are still tight in the first act of this OM – PSG. Lots of intensity, the match is a little choppy but the show and the hot actions are there.
21:05 – The center of Ruiz!
Nice Parisian response. Ruiz finds Mbappé near the surface who delays and replays on his teammate. The Spaniard crosses at the near post but it is cleared by the Marseille defense.
21:03 – The recovery of Tavares!
Superb collective action from Marseille. Guendouzi finds Sanchez in the Paris area who cleverly hands over the chest leather to Tavares. The Portuguese lacks precision and does not fit his recovery in front of Donnarumma.
21:00 – Change for PSG
First change for Christophe Galtier in this OM – PSG: Danilo replaces Kimpembe, injured.
21:00 – The match is interrupted at the Orange Vélodrome
Given the events at the Orange Vélodrome, referee Clément Turpin preferred to interrupt the match. We hope to be able to give you more information on the rest of the match very soon.
20:59 – Kimpembe goes out on a stretcher
The Parisian central defender remains on the ground and holds his thigh. He finally got out on a stretcher. Hard blow for the international tricolor and PSG.
20:57 – Mendes returns!
Malinovskyi finds Tavares in the back of the Paris defense. The Marseillais rush towards the surface. He is picked up in extremis in the area by the excellent return of Mendes. It was a clear opportunity to open the scoring for OM.
20:54 – Balanced start
After 10 minutes of play, the debates are balanced in this OM – PSG. The Parisians put the pressure on from the start but the Phocaeans responded well. The two teams surrender blow for blow.
20:52 – Marseille grows
Third consecutive corner for the Phocaeans. The Parisians are struggling to clear the danger but remain solid in the surface.
20:50 – Welcome back from Vitinha
Counterflash of OM led by Tavares. His cross to Sanchez is deflected by the good return of Vintiha, the ball is captured by Donnarumma.
20:49 – Lopez’s tap dance!
Center left side of Mbappé, it is deflected at the near post by Ruiz. The Marseille goalkeeper takes no risk and slams the ball for a corner.
20:49 – Mbappé in the box!
High recovery from Verratti who finds Mbappé in the area with a well-felt ladle. The French gets the first corner of the game.