Here’s our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations). We’ll take a look at what’s attractive before each match, with a mix of seriousness and humor. Mind you, this is by no means an exhaustive tour of the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match this Sunday against Olympique de Marseille (3rd) at the Stade Vélodrome as part of Matchday 9 of Ligue 1 2024-2025 ( kick-off 8.45pm, Paris time).
5. Show-stopping styles.
Luis Enrique for Paris and Roberto De Zerbi for Marseille, two coaches who love high pressing and a game that requires an increasing number of passes to create are pitted against each other.
There’s plenty to be curious about. Particularly as each of them knows how to surprise from time to time. Who will be willing to try something different? Who will have possession? The most chances? The opposition should be captivating.
4. PSG must respond and react.
PSG were very interesting in the game against PSV Eindhoven (1-1) in the Champions League. But they didn’t score enough. Inefficiency was logically highlighted, and we need to correct it if we are to progress in this competition.
There’s no better way than to score goals and raise spirits during the Classico, in order to push back the negativity a little and build up confidence. So we’re expecting Paris to be out to kill.
3. Rabiot returns to the Classico on the other side.
Adrien Rabiot (29) was trained at PSG, and has played Classicos in a Paris shirt, but this time he’ll be with OM. A rather strange moment, a story you might want to follow. Of course, a goal would be very significant. But we hope not.
2. The 3rd receives the 1st.
There’s all the context, the rivalry and so on. But in any case, it’s also a great championship clash, with two top 3 teams separated by just 3 points. It’s a great moment for Ligue 1 and we’re expecting a great clash.
1. It’s the Classico.
The clash is also and above all this OM/PSG. Regardless of the rest of the reason for each team’s win, or the standings, it’s always a special evening.
Anything is possible (even if Marseille haven’t won in Ligue 1 against Paris at the Velodrome for 13 years). It’s going to be another intense evening. Of course, it’s good to have teams that are close in the standings to add a little spice.
