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Ligue 1 Round 5 preview: Marseille hosts PSG amid crisis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Ligue 1 Round 5 preview: Marseille hosts PSG amid crisis

Summary

Olympique de Marseille faces Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome for Le Classique on September 18 at 19:45 UK time. Marseille is in dire form, having lost four consecutive matches across all competitions. PSG recently secured their first win of the season against Stade Brestois, but coach Luis Enrique criticized their performance as subpar despite the victory. Predictions for the match largely favor PSG, marking a significant shift from previous seasons when Marseille was seen as a challenger.

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By the Numbers

•Marseille has lost four straight matches.
•PSG won their first match of the season last weekend.
•Match scheduled for September 18 at Vélodrome.
•Marseille previously won this fixture last season.

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