Ligue 1 Roundup: Dembélé Inspires PSG To Top Spot With Win Over Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain delivered one of their most dominant performances in recent memory as they demolished rivals Marseille 5–0 at the Parc des Princes.

‎The victory restored PSG’s position at the top of Ligue 1 and marked their biggest-ever winning margin in the history of Le Classique.

Dembélé Leads PSG to a Masterpiece

‎From the opening minutes, PSG controlled the tempo, and their intensity quickly paid off.

‎Dembélé opened the scoring in the 12th minute after an explosive counterattack initiated by Désiré Doué and finished with precision thanks to Nuno Mendes’ low cross. The second goal came in the 37th minute following a disastrous defensive mistake from Leonardo Balerdi, who allowed the ball to slip through his legs, gifting Dembélé a clear path into the penalty area.

‎The forward took full advantage, dribbling past the defender and smashing the ball into the roof of the net.

‎Marseille had hoped this match would be an opportunity to respond to recent setbacks, but instead they capitulated. Their attacking trio of Mason Greenwood, Amine Gouiri, and Ethan Nwaneri struggled to create anything meaningful.

‎Even Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to drop Geronimo Rulli for Jeffrey de Lange offered no improvement, with the replacement goalkeeper repeatedly exposed by the disorganised defence.

‎The second half was even more painful for Marseille. A poorly judged clearance resulted in Facundo Medina scoring an own-goal, pushing PSG further ahead.

‎Dembélé then turned creator, supplying a perfect ball for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to volley home with style. The humiliation was completed when Lee Kang-in calmly slotted in PSG’s fifth goal, sealing a historic result that will be remembered for years.

‎For Marseille, their 1–0 win back in September now feels like a distant memory.

‎Fans Under Close Watch After Previous Incidents

‎The atmosphere inside the Parc des Princes was lively but monitored closely due to last season’s match being marred by discriminatory chanting.

‎The referee briefly stopped the game around the 70th minute after hearing problematic chants towards Marseille, and a stadium warning was displayed on the giant screens.

‎Apart from that interruption, the match continued without major issues among the supporters.

‎Köhn Survives a Costly Error in Riviera Derby

‎In the French Riviera derby, Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn narrowly avoided a nightmare moment during a tense 0–0 draw against Nice.

‎Attempting to prevent the ball from going out for a corner, Köhn miskicked it directly to Sofiane Diop, whose curling effort was heading towards the net. Thilo Kehrer came to Monaco’s rescue with an acrobatic clearance, sparing Köhn from what could have been a decisive mistake.

‎Earlier in the match, Folarin Balogun came close to giving Monaco the lead when his powerful strike rattled the crossbar.

‎Immobile’s Quiet Debut

‎Veteran striker Ciro Immobile made his Ligue 1 debut for Paris FC in a 0–0 draw at Auxerre. Known for his prolific scoring record, including 36 goals during his Capocannoniere-winning season in 2019–20, Immobile couldn’t find the net but did manage to create one of the best chances of the match.

‎He played Jonathan Ikoné through on goal in the second half, but Ikoné’s effort was well saved, leaving both teams without a breakthrough.

‎Raolisoa Scores a Stunning Winner

‎Angers climbed to ninth in the standings after securing a dramatic 1–0 victory over Toulouse.

‎The match remained tight until the 89th minute when defender Lilian Raolisoa produced a moment of brilliance, lifting the ball from nearly 40 meters out and catching the goalkeeper off his line.

‎The spectacular lob sealed all three points and delivered one of the most remarkable goals of the weekend.

‎Le Havre vs Strasbourg

‎Le Havre moved up to 13th place after defeating Strasbourg 2–1 at home. The match was evenly contested, but Le Havre’s composure in key moments made the difference as they secured a valuable win that helps their climb up the table.

‎Lens Continues Their Strong Run

‎Lens maintained their impressive form with a 3–1 victory over Rennes on Saturday.

‎The result kept them within reach of the top of the table and reinforced the momentum they have built throughout the season.