Messi Misses Penalty as PSG Loses to Marseille in Coupe de FranceMessi Misses Penalty as PSG Loses to Marseille in Coupe de France In a dramatic twist of fate, Lionel Messi missed a crucial penalty as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille in the Coupe de France on Wednesday night. The game, played at the Velodrome Stadium, was billed as one of the biggest matches of the season between the two bitter rivals. PSG entered the match as heavy favorites, but they were outplayed by a determined Marseille side. Marseille took the lead in the 31st minute through Alexis Sanchez. PSG responded in the second half with a goal from Sergio Ramos, but it was not enough to turn the tide. In the 57th minute, Messi was awarded a penalty after being fouled in the box. The Argentine superstar, who has a remarkable record from the spot, stepped up to take the kick. However, Messi’s shot was saved by Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez. The save sent shockwaves through the crowd and gave Marseille a huge boost. Marseille went on to score a second goal through Ruslan Malinovskyi in the 59th minute. PSG pressed for an equalizer, but Marseille held firm to secure the victory. The defeat is a major setback for PSG, who have been struggling for form in recent weeks. It also marks the first time that Messi has missed a penalty for the club. Marseille’s victory, meanwhile, is a huge morale boost for the team and their fans. It was their first win over PSG in the Coupe de France since 2016 and their first home win over their rivals since 2011.
