Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Marseille | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to watch a match (with a few adaptations at times). Before each game, we’ll go over the appealing aspects with a mix of seriousness and humor. Please note, this is not meant to be an exhaustive overview of the topic. We continue here with the Paris Saint-Germain match this Thursday against Olympique de Marseille at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait during the Trophée des Champions 2025 (kick-off at 7:00 pm French time, PSG/OM broadcast on Ligue1+).

5. An exceptional evening.

We are probably not the only ones who have long claimed that PSG never plays on Thursdays. Which allows us to plan other things. So, we’ll have to adapt, accepting that the Professional Football League cares very little about our lives on the side.

The schedule isn’t convenient either. But it’s a moment to experience; we had forgotten what it’s like to have a match on a Thursday night. Thanks to the Europa League in previous seasons, that’s less the case for OM.

4. A chance for revenge after the September defeat.

Last September 22, Olympique de Marseille experienced a sense of liberation by beating Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 at the Vélodrome. A tough 1-0 loss for Paris. Important players and fitness were missing, that’s clear. But that doesn’t change the result.

So we’re hoping for a response from the Parisians, who should be in better shape even if it’s not ideal. On their side, OM will want to confirm their form.

3. Chevalier must turn things around.

In a mixed start to the season, Lucas Chevalier (24-year-old goalkeeper) unfortunately stood out, notably with a blunder during the Classico lost in Ligue 1 in September. It’s a special match, and it’s the moment to turn things around. Especially since Matvey Safonov (26 years old) has put pressure on the competition. His performance will be closely watched, and we hope the outcome will be positive for him.

2. A Classico.

There’s a context to every match, and it always matters. However, a Classico is always a bit different, with a special flavor and moments that can make history. You have to know how to enjoy these encounters.

1. A trophy at stake.

We just mentioned the context, and it’s clearly not negligible here. Even if it’s not the most anticipated competition of the season, it’s another line to add to the record. It should be a motivation and a moment to fully experience. It’s even sweeter if you win against your biggest rival. And it’s important to deny them a reunion with a trophy (their last being the Coupe de la Ligue in 2012).

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