Ligue 1, Psg-Marseille 2-1, Donnarumma misses, Neymar, Caleta-Car and Mbappé score: close title

Another step towards the title which, with a couple of favorable plots, could arrive as early as Wednesday. But tonight the essential thing for the PSG was above all to make a good impression in the Parco dei Principi, full as always, but with the ultras always on strike. At the Auteuil curve the elimination in the round of 16 of the Champions League has not yet gone down, collected in a comeback with Real Madrid. The victory over Marseille, signed by Neymar and Mbappé, even if tainted by a mistake by Donnarumma on Caleta-Car’s goal, at least can be used to mend the relationship in view of the trip to Angers.

ASSIST VERRATTI

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Two to one at the end of the first half, but there are no Champions League rhythms on the pitch. Both teams study carefully for at least ten minutes. With Marseille that folds into a careful 5-3-2 in the non-possession phase, squeezing in less than twenty meters: the only effective weapon to contest possession at the PSG, constant and safe in the usual 4-3-3 with Verratti in free direction. It was the blue who came up with a lighting in the 12th minute, a right-footed shot from the frontline that crosses the two defensive lines of the guests and finds Neymar in the area. But the Brazilian is agile to anticipate Rongier in aerobatics and overtake Pau Lopez with a flying touch. It seems the beginning of a smooth performance for the hosts who highlight the technical superiority of the individuals and a good collective maneuver.

GIGIO ERROR

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But then at 31 ‘comes the “stupid goal”, as defined by Verratti at the break: “You could have done better”. Donnarumma in particular could have done better than on Payet’s corner, from the left, neither blocks nor intercepts, but dirties the hold. The ball thus parades with a rebound on the line where Caleta-Car is lurking to throw it inside. A disarming mistake for Gigio who then in the 37th minute recalls the uncertainty of the Champions League, where he had let Benzema blow a ball, mishandling a disengagement and giving way to the comeback of Ancelotti’s band. This time, however, PSG resumes maneuvering and scores twice with Messi, both canceled for offside. And it takes the Var to validate a clear hand ball in the area by Rongier on a conclusion by Neymar. On the spot, Mbappé was waiting for sure, transforming in the 5 ‘of recovery, equalizing the record of 7 goals against Marseille, held by Ibrahimovic.

HONOR

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The recovery offers no opportunities. The first half hour goes away between useless fouls, quarrels, forbidden blows, scenes. Then at 31 ‘Mbappé scored, but he was offside on Messi’s filter. Instead, it takes the Var to cancel the equal of Marseille, of Saliba, in an irregular position by a whisker on Payet’s free-kick from the left. In the final, Pochettino grants the exit with honors to Verratti, replaced by Ramos (45 ‘), and above all to Mbappé, acclaimed by the whole stadium who then covers the unfortunate Icardi with whistles. Finally, to applaud the whole team at the final whistle. A win over Marseille always has its value, even in a ruined season.