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Analysis of the match between Marseille and Paris
Marseille’s runner-up finish last season marked their best performance in three years, raising hopes that they could challenge PSG for the Ligue 1 title this term. However, their campaign got off to a shaky start last weekend when Roberto De Zerbi’s side failed to beat Rennes, despite having a numerical advantage after just 31 minutes.
The narrow loss while being a man up is not the only concern. Internal tensions have surfaced, most notably an altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe after the match, which almost escalated into a fight. Both players have now faced long-term internal suspensions, with the club reportedly considering selling them before the summer transfer window closes.
Putting these issues aside, Marseille has a prime opportunity to claim their first win of the season when they host newly-promoted Paris FC at the Velodrome this weekend. At home, Les Phocéens have been in fine form, winning their last four matches while scoring at least three goals in each game. This strong home record should provide ample motivation for Saturday’s clash.
For Paris FC, last season’s second-place finish earned them their first-ever promotion to Ligue 1. Yet life in the top flight promises to be challenging. They experienced this firsthand last weekend, losing narrowly to Angers despite enjoying a numerical advantage for more than half an hour.
