The most tense Classic of recent years opted for the Parisian side. PSG, which continues to find its ecosystem with Mauricio Pochettino, took the Velodrome victory 0-2 and continues in the wake of Lille in their fight to win Ligue 1. Mbappé with a spectacular change of pace in the first half and Icardi with an unorthodox goal with his back certified the victory of the current Ligue 1 champion against a very weak Marseille during the 90 minutes.
The maximum rivalry of French football, OM and PSG, fought in a duel that was totally vital for the aspirations of both teams. Without Milik, injured and without Neymar, substitute due to gastroenteritis, the Parisian team was obliged to win so as not to get off Lille, six points after his victory against Nantes and that seems intractable during the last days.
El Clásico, as usual, began with a frenetic pace. PSG came out with extraordinary intensity to pressure their rival and would soon find their reward. It was thanks to Mbappé, who after a bad run has returned to his best level. The French international once again demonstrated why he is one of the best players in the world when he has space and smashed Sakai in a brilliant change of pace to beat Mandanda. Di María, assistant in the first goal of the Parisians, retired injured after the goal. Marseille, unhinged, tried to spin a transition, but good pressure from PSG prevented it, forcing the error of Larguet and taking advantage of their indecisions again in the 24th minute, after an unorthodox shot from Icardi with his back that ended up in the net.
In the second part, Marseille stormed towards the goal and, although they did not enjoy a blatant opportunity, they did try Sergio Rico on several occasions. In the 65th minute there was the moment expected by the audience, since Neymar entered the field of play and had a controversial action with Álvaro, since the Spanish center-back knocked down the Brazilian, but the referee did not signal a penalty. Álvaro, injured in the action with Ney, continued for several minutes, although he ended up being substituted. Payet saw the red at the end for a tough tackle on Verratti.