Marseille secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Brest on Saturday, propelling the team to the top of Ligue 1 and increasing the pressure on an injury-stricken Paris Saint-Germain. With this win, Marseille now sits one point ahead of the defending champions, who are set to face Lyon on Sunday.
The pivotal moment came in the 25th minute when Angel Gomes scored from a direct free kick. His shot, which was expected to be routine for goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki, slipped through the keeper’s hands, marking Gomes’ third goal of the season. Just eight minutes later, Mason Greenwood doubled the lead by converting a penalty kick after Brazilian Igor Paixão was fouled. Greenwood sent Majecki the wrong way, showcasing his composure under pressure.
In the latter stages of the match, veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang capped off the scoring in the 82nd minute. He was in the perfect position to finish from a well-placed cross by Matt O’Riley, sealing a decisive win for Marseille.
Pressure Mounts on PSG
Paris Saint-Germain, currently dealing with significant injury woes, will look to respond against Lyon. The team is missing key players including Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Nuno Mendes, and Achraf Hakimi. Coach Luis Enrique remains optimistic despite these challenges.
“I’m very motivated because I enjoy challenges,” Enrique stated. “Every difficult moment provides playing time for other players. It’s a great opportunity to showcase our quality as a team.”
With star right back Hakimi unavailable, 16-year-old defender David Boly will be included in the squad. Enrique sees this as an opportunity to instill confidence in younger players, emphasizing the importance of teamwork during this period.
Later on Saturday, other matches took place as Monaco hosted Lens and Le Havre faced Nantes. Should Lyon emerge victorious, they would find themselves just one point behind PSG, intensifying the competition at the top of the league.
Marseille’s current form, especially as the only team to defeat PSG in Ligue 1 this season, positions them as strong contenders in the race for the title. As the season progresses, both Marseille and PSG will need to navigate their respective challenges, with every match carrying significant implications for the championship standings.
