Top 5 reasons to watch Marseille v PSG 👀 | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations at times). We will revisit the appealing aspects before each match with a mix of seriousness and humor. Note that this is not an exhaustive overview of the topic. We continue here with the match of Paris Saint-Germain (1st) this Sunday against Olympique de Marseille (7th) at the Stade Vélodrome during the 5th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 8:45 PM, OM/PSG broadcast on Ligue1+).

5. Which player in the "9" position?

During the absences of Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward) and Désiré Doué (20-year-old midfielder/forward), PSG is looking for a completely convincing striker. Gonçalo Ramos (24-year-old striker) and Senny Mayulu (19-year-old attacking midfielder) have had their chance, with interesting moments but also an impact that is not always clear.

The choice is complicated and Lee Kang-In (24-year-old midfielder/forward) is also an option. These are 3 quite different players, and it is difficult to say who will be chosen this time. It may depend on the exact plan, with more or less mobility and "goal sense."

4. The Titis have work to do.

We don't know if Mayulu will start, but we can think he will participate in the match at some point. Like Warren Zaïre-Emery (19-year-old midfielder), possibly Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old forward) as well. A special match for these players trained in Paris and an opportunity to score important points for the future.

3. A European extension.

Both teams have played in the Champions League, so it's a bit of a continuation of those evenings with a special flavor. We love the rivalry, the high-level matches too. Even though we always hope that PSG will come out on top.

2. A turning point in the season.

The whole season is not played during the Classico, but these are moments that can change the trend, give momentum. It would be very troublesome for Marseille to lose after mixed results, just as it would be for PSG to be stopped in their flawless progress. We expect a certain tension.

1. A Classico is always special.

There are things around it, the ranking, the competition, etc. Above all, there is an OM/PSG. It's a unique evening, which leaves a mark on minds and discussions for a while. It is to be fully savored, quite simply. With the tensions, the game, and other elements that make this match-up.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.