The Parisians endured a heavy 2-1 defeat at the hands of Marseille, slipping out of the local league proceedings amid a tense setback for PSG in their domestic campaign.
For the second straight season, Paris Saint-Germain, led by Lionel Messi, exited the French Cup in the round of 16. In 2022 it was Nice, and this edition saw Olympique de Marseille triumph 2-1 at the Orange Vélodrome, sending PSG home early yet again.
Coach Christophe Galtier now faces a squad that hasn’t quite clicked, and questions about their overall playing style remain, especially with a tough Champions League test against Bayern Munich looming soon. With Mbappé still sidelined by injury, PSG found themselves clearly outplayed by the hosts on the night.
The opening goal arrived around the 30th minute through a calculated finish after a foul led to a penalty. Alexis Sanchez converted the chance for Marseille, signaling the competitive edge the home side brought to the pitch. Just before the interval, Sergio Ramos leveled the score, delivering a timely reminder of PSG’s pedigree and their willingness to respond under pressure.
Even after the equalizer, Paris struggled to change the dynamic. At 57 minutes, Ruslan Malinovskyi broke the deadlock, finishing calmly after a moment of space was created at the edge of the box. The goal put Marseille back in front and left PSG facing an uphill battle for the remainder of the match.
With Messi still trying to claim a first French Cup trophy, the Paris side could not complete the required turnaround, underscoring the intensity of the cup competition and the fine margins that separate triumph from disappointment in knockout football.
In this piece, readers will find a comprehensive recap of the game, including key moments, tactical setups, and post-match insights that frame the result within the broader narrative of PSG’s season.
WHEN IS?
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The match between PSG and OM will be broadcast in Argentina solely through DirecTV on its DirecTV Sports channel.
DIRECT TV SPORTS
WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS?
Reports and analyses are provided by the matches’ journalists and commentators to give readers a clear sense of the events as they unfolded.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
The game can be streamed via the cable operator’s online platform, Direct TV GO. The service supports PC, Mac, tablets, and smartphones running Android 4 or higher and iOS 8 or higher.
FORMATIONS
PARIS SAINT GERMAIN
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira, Juan Bernat; Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Marco Verratti; Fabian Ruiz; Lionel Messi and Hugo Ekitike
OLYMPIC OF MARSEILLE
Paul Lopez; Chancel Mbemba, Samuel Gigot, Leonardo Balerdi; Jonathan Clauss, Valentin Rongier, Jordan Veretout, Sead Kolasinac; Matteo Guendouzi, Ruslan Malinovskyi; Alexis Sanchez.
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