Marquinhos turns the tide, fueling PSG’s pursuit of the Ligue 1 lead
A decisive goal from defender Marquinhos sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Olympique de Marseille on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The match, part of the 5th round of Ligue 1, took place at the Velodrome stadium and solidified PSG‘s pursuit of the French league lead, currently held by Monaco.
A Frenetic Derby
The match began with Marseille setting the pace and pressuring the Parisian defense, though they were unable to capitalize on the chances created. After the first 15 minutes, PSG took control of possession and began to pose a greater threat.
The first half was marked by intense duels, such as the battle between fullback Emerson and Zaire-Emery. A significant blow for Marseille came when Igor Paixão left the pitch due to an injury, replaced by Angel Gomes. Despite a dangerous shot from Ousmane Dembélé late in the half, the score remained 0-0.
Parisian Comeback in the Second Half
The second half presented a different scenario, with PSG showing more offensive impetus. Following a brilliant play and pass from Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia created the first major chance for the visitors. A strategic substitution by Luiz Henrique, bringing on Ferran Torres for Kvaratskhelia, paid off.
Torres, currently in fine scoring form, opened the scoring in the 65th minute. Marseille reacted quickly, equalizing through Angel Gomes in the 72nd minute, but their euphoria was short-lived. Three minutes later, Marquinhos, captain of PSG and the Brazil national team, scored the winning goal, securing a 2-1 triumph.
The match also saw lackluster performances from Désiré Doué and Timothy Weah, son of George Weah.
Next Steps in Ligue 1
With this crucial victory, Paris Saint-Germain remains firm in its quest for the Ligue 1 title. PSG‘s next challenge will be against Le Mans Football Club on October 10th at the Parc des Princes, with broadcast by Cazé TV.
Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille, struggling to climb out of the middle of the table, will face Troyes on October 11th, also broadcast by Cazé TV. The outcome of this classic demonstrates the strength and resilience of PSG, who now have their sights firmly set on the top of the table.
