In a display of sheer dominance at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint‑Germain emphatically reclaimed the summit of Ligue 1, dismantling their arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille with a resounding 5-0 triumph. The fixture, always charged with profound intensity, saw the Parisians deliver an unequivocal message to their domestic challengers as the campaign enters its decisive phase.
The onslaught commenced early, with Ousmane Dembele breaking the deadlock a mere 12 minutes into the contest. Demonstrating clinical precision, the French winger would double his personal tally before the interval, effectively putting the match beyond Marseille’s reach by halftime and setting the stage for a second-half exhibition.
A Second-Half Exhibition Seals the Rout
Any lingering hopes of a Marseille resurgence were extinguished shortly after the hour mark, when defender Facundo Medina inadvertently directed the ball into his own net, compounding his side’s misery. The introduction of fresh attacking impetus from the bench then propelled the scoreline to a truly emphatic margin.
Substitutes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Randal Kolo Muani entered the fray and promptly etched their names onto the scoresheet, each finding the net to complete the five-goal demolition. Their contributions from the bench underscored the formidable depth at PSG’s disposal, a factor that could prove pivotal in the title race’s concluding chapters.
This commanding performance not only avenges earlier setbacks in the season but also reestablishes Paris Saint‑Germain‘s position at the pinnacle of the French top flight. The comprehensive nature of the victory, achieved against their most storied adversary, will undoubtedly serve as a significant psychological boost for Luis Enrique’s squad, reinforcing their status as the team to beat with the finish line now in sight.