Mbappé Fires PSG to Victory in Ligue Le Clash with MarseilleMbappé Fires PSG to Victory in Ligue Le Clash with Marseille Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead atop the Ligue 1 standings with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille on Sunday. In a highly anticipated clash at the Parc des Princes, it was Kylian Mbappé who stole the show. The French superstar opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a clinical finish after being played through by Lionel Messi. Marseille showed resilience and threatened on several occasions, but PSG’s defense, led by Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos, held firm. The visitors’ hopes were dealt a blow in the 72nd minute when Samuel Gigot was sent off for a reckless challenge on Neymar. With the numerical advantage, PSG capitalized on their dominance. Just four minutes later, Mbappé doubled the lead with a stunning solo effort. The 24-year-old dribbled past three defenders before unleashing a powerful shot that flew into the top corner. Marseille pushed for a consolation goal in the closing stages, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. The victory strengthens PSG’s grip on the Ligue 1 title, moving them 10 points clear of second-placed Lens. It also marks a significant triumph against their bitter rivals and sets the tone for the highly-anticipated return match in Marseille later in the season. Mbappé’s performance was particularly impressive, with the forward continuing his remarkable goalscoring form. He now has 19 goals in all competitions this season, solidifying his status as one of the world’s best players. PSG will now turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they face Bayern Munich in a crucial last-16 first-leg tie on February 14. Marseille, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back in the Europa League, where they take on Sporting Lisbon in the knockout round play-offs.
