Paris Saint-Germain defeated Marseille tonight (Sunday) 0:1 in the Clasico, as part of the French league.
PSG players celebrating, photo: EPA
With Lionel Messi back in the lineup after missing the last two games, and starting alongside Neymar and Mbappe, Galtier forgoed the three-back formation for the first time, given the suspension of Sergio Ramos and the ongoing injury of Presnel Kimpamba.
The Parisians were more dangerous in the first half, and in extra time they got their pay.
Verratti picked up a ball, Vitinia sent to the left to Mbappe and he passed inside the box to Neymar who kicked the crossbar and in.
In the 72nd minute, Marseille were down to ten men after the substitute Zigo skated wildly at Neymar, under the eye of referee Torfan who drew a straight red for him.
The repeated gear raised doubts about the decision, how it remained in place.
Messi is replaced in the second half, photo: AFP
In the end, PSG with an expensive and unconvincing victory, which is worth another week at the top of the French league with a gap of 3 points over the second Lorraine.
Fourth Marseille.
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