The match is already on. One week before the meeting, all eyes are already on the always highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash between PSG and Olympique de Marseille. The two best enemies of French football will indeed meet on Sunday February 8 at 8:45 p.m. at the Parc des Princes for the classic.
A duel that is already on everyone’s minds. Especially for players. Asked on the Ligue 1 + stage a few moments after the victory in Strasbourg (1-2) on Sunday, Bradley Barcola did not avoid the question.
“It’s going to be a very good match, Marseille is a very good team,” replied the Parisian striker. We played two matches against them where it was complicated so we want the victory. We’re going to give it our all. »
After a defeat at the Vélodrome (1-0), on September 22, in Ligue 1 – the first in 14 years -, and a short and stunning success (2-2, 4 tab 1) during the Champions Trophy, on January 8, in Kuwait, the Parisians will this time have the advantage of hosting in their enclosure for the third act of this duel. An important piece of data for Barcola who knows the importance of the 12th man.
The 3rd duel of the season between the two best enemies
“We are counting on them (the fans), they are still here with us. We know that they are going to set the stadium on fire and we are going to put it on the pitch,” announced the Parisian striker.
If PSG has once again settled in first place in the League standings following its success in Strasbourg, Marseille remains on a painful elimination in the Champions League and a draw (2-2) against Paris FC at the Jean-Bouin stadium.
Note that this classic of French football will take place, as it has for years, without the presence of Marseille supporters for security reasons.
