This Sunday at 8:45pm (CET) Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face Olympique de Marseille (3rd) at the Parc des Princes as part of the 21st matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026. In a press conference, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi spoke about the upcoming match and their Parisian opponent, emphasizing the difficulty of facing them and the determination required.
De Zerbi: “It’s always difficult to understand.”
PSG, a particular style?
It’s always difficult to understand the best way to play against them. We’ve played two good matches against them. They remain the best team in Europe; they won everything last season. We need to replay the matches we’ve already played against them. We have strong players. We must be humble while trying to prepare ourselves to win.
De Zerbi: “We represent a history, a city.”
The recipe against PSG?
There’s no recipe. I’m not a chef; I don’t have the recipe for playing well against PSG. Playing football, yes, using our strengths. “We represent a history, a city, and that must be an added responsibility,” said De Zerbi, as reported by OM.
De Zerbi can’t pretend otherwise; PSG is a formidable opponent. There’s no magic formula for facing them and winning. A strong collective and individual performance is essential. His OM has already caused problems this season, and he can draw on that experience. It will undoubtedly be a fierce battle on the pitch.
Moreover, the Marseille coach is already invoking history and strong values to gain an extra edge. They will need to give their all in this Classico, which is crucial for the end of the season. For either side, it could be a game-changer, either very positive or very negative. The match will be intense; let’s hope the Parisians can match the energy while adding their own qualities to the game.
