Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain collected the first defeat of the season in Ligue 1 and thus lost the lead.
In the absence of the injured top striker Ousmane Dembélé (thigh), who at the same time hoped for the win of the Ballon d’Or in the Paris Théâtre du Châtre du Châtelet, PSG was defeated 0-1 at the Great Rival Olympique Marseille. Due to the better goal difference, AS Monaco with the former Bundesliga trainer Adi Hütter is the new leader.
The decisive goal in the “Le Classique” scored in the 5th minute OM defender Nayef Aguerd. PSG keeper Lucas Chevalier made a mistake, while the Gianluigi Donnarumma (now Manchester City) in Paris received the prize as the best goalkeeper of last season. Chevalier sailed past a cross and made Aguerd possible.
The duel was originally scheduled for Sunday evening. Because of a storm on the Côte d’Azur, the laying was made to Monday.
As a small consolation for the lost championship lead, PSG coach Luis Enrique was awarded the best coach, at least at the awarding of the Ballon d’Or. In addition to the royal class title, he also won the French league and the trophy with Paris last season. In the summer he also led his team to the final of the club World Cup.