{"id":10583,"date":"2025-09-25T15:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=10583"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:48:44","slug":"aguerds-brilliant-strike-secures-marseilles-iconic-victory-over-psg-in-le-classique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/aguerds-brilliant-strike-secures-marseilles-iconic-victory-over-psg-in-le-classique\/","title":{"rendered":"Aguerd’s Brilliant Strike Secures Marseille’s Iconic Victory Over PSG in Le Classique"},"content":{"rendered":"
Marseille achieved their seventh consecutive Ligue 1 victory at home for the first time in over a decade, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 and ending the champions\u2019 flawless start to the season, as reported by Softfootball.<\/p>\n

Originally scheduled for a different time, the match was pushed back by nearly 24 hours due to poor weather. Marseille took the lead quickly, just four minutes in. A corner by Mason Greenwood was cleared by Lucas Chevalier, but PSG failed to fully defend their goal. This allowed Greenwood to set up a pass to the far post.<\/p>\n

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Nayef Aguerd after scoring (Photo Credit: OLympique Marseille)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The goal had a touch of luck, as a deflection off Willian Pacho permitted Nayef Aguerd to score with a header, although Chevalier could have done better to prevent the goal.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, but PSG gradually found their rhythm. Marseille\u2019s captain, Leonardo Balerdi, escaped punishment after a couple of mistakes. Vitinha created PSG\u2019s first real chance in the 17th minute, forcing a save from Ger\u00f3nimo Rulli, but there were few threats on the Marseille goal until halftime.<\/p>\n

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Marseille Players celebrate( Photo Credit: Olympique Marseille X handle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

PSG nearly doubled their deficit when Amine Gouiri struck the crossbar during a swift counter, and a subsequent effort by Emerson Palmieri was disallowed for offside. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia then fired a wide effort in response.<\/p>\n

After the break, PSG maintained possession without creating many clear chances. Rulli\u2019s save from a low shot by Achraf Hakimi was one of the few moments of excitement, while another attempt from Vitinha posed a minor threat, indicating that Marseille’s defense was effectively compact.<\/p>\n

As PSG struggled, there was some off-the-field news to celebrate. The club announced through their team\u2019s X handle<\/a> that Head Coach Luis Enrique was awarded Men\u2019s Coach of the Year during the ongoing Ballon d’Or ceremony, as seen in the confirmation post below;<\/p>\n

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With injuries sidelining Bradley Barcola, Jo\u00e3o Neves, D\u00e9sire Dou\u00e9, and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, Enrique introduced substitutes Lee Kang-in and teenager Senny Mayulu in hopes of turning the tide. Meanwhile, Greenwood had a chance to secure the win in the 81st minute but failed to control the ball, and substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang\u2019s penalty appeal was denied, along with a stop from Chevalier in stoppage time.<\/p>\n

In a heated conclusion to the match, referee J\u00e9r\u00f4me Brisard dismissed Roberto De Zerbi, the opposing manager, for unsportsmanlike conduct. Despite the late drama, Marseille held firm to claim their first win in the last ten league meetings with PSG, climbing to sixth in the standings.<\/p><\/div>\n