20:19
Paris can’t do it anymore
In the second period, PSG only had 39% possession. But above all, the Parisians no longer press as high, no longer have as many opportunities and are mainly relying on a great Knight for the moment.
20:17
Pacho in delicacy
The defender holds his calf on an innocuous action. He can finally take his place alongside Marquinhos.
20:16
He’s on fire!
In the wake of his double save, the goalkeeper still relaxes on a shot from the surface by Amine Gouiri. A real wall in this first hour.
20:15
Huge double save from Chevalier!
A mix-up in the Marseille defense nevertheless offered a successful recovery. The space opens up and Gouiri finds the head of Paixao, who pushes Chevalier horizontally. The ball comes back to Pavard, who runs into the goalkeeper again, well out.
20:11
Neves on the ground and card for Hojberg
Big concern for the midfielder. His partners call the trainers after a very rough tackle and both feet taken off from Hojberg, logically warned. After a full minute, Neves gets up in pain.
20:10
Rulli in the doghouse
A nice movement gives space to Kvaratskhelia, on the left side. The Georgian looks for a solution in the middle but only finds Rulli’s gloves.
20:08
Kvara stays on the ground
After a magnificent sombrero on Pavard, the Georgian was caught by Balerdi. But in the process, he holds the outside of his knee and stays on the ground, before getting up with a limp.
20:06
First card of the match
He is for Timothy Weah, guilty of holding back Nuno Mendes, who had gained the upper hand along the touchline.
20:05
OM puts their foot on the ball
The Marseillais monopolized the leather in these first moments, without PSG coming out very high to press them. Paris seems more to wait for the error than to want to provoke it.
20:03
Here we go again in this Champions Trophy
Marseille immediately went on the attack again with a long ball to put pressure on the Parisian camp.
19:57
An update on the atmosphere
This was one of the questions of the evening: what is the atmosphere in Kuwait City? If the stadium is almost full with 55,000 supporters, it is clear that the atmosphere is very cozy. Despite opportunities on both sides, the applause is rare and the songs – apart from a timid “to arms” – absent.
19:52
The stats confirm a contested meeting
55% possession but 8 shots against 12 for the Marseillais: the figures clearly show that Paris is shaken up. The most eloquent remains that of the corners, the Phocéens obtained 12, compared to only one for PSG.
19:50
“We have more opportunities than them”
Questioned before returning to the locker room, Amine Gouiri was satisfied with his team, despite the lack of efficiency. “We are ready, we are increasing the intensity, with and without the ball. We manage to play our football. All that remains is to score, that’s what will make the difference, because we have more chances than them. »
19:46
Half time! Paris leads but gets moved
The Parisians were well launched by an error from the Marseille defense, punished by a sublime dive from Ousmane Dembélé but also conceded several chances, notably from a corner. They remain ahead by the score, and in the running for a first coronation in 2026, provided they control a solid Marseillais in the second period.
19:45
Mendes’ huge comeback
After a contentious situation, OM launched a counterattack and Gouri took the advantage over Pacho. The Marseillais starts from the central circle to challenge Chevalier but Mendes catches up a good meter behind to recover and destabilize him just enough to regain the lead.
19:43
Mendes in tribunes
The Portuguese is almost presumptuous on this one… From 35 meters, the left-back fires a heavy shot which flies far above the cages.
19:40
Weah’s cannon shot
From 25m, the evening full-back fires a heavy strike. Stretched and halfway up, it takes the path of the small opposite net but ultimately fails a few centimeters from the post. Lucas Chevalier seemed to be on the trajectory of this missile.
19:37
Paris is not safe
After a period of respite following its goal, PSG was shaken up by a diligent OM. The danger comes mainly from corners for the moment but Paris can no longer find hot situations.
19:34
Knight still imperial!
On a quick attack, Paixao is found on the left side. He serves Gouiri in the area who messes up and the ball arrives at Emerson’s feet, within six meters. He bumps into the chest of Lucas Chevalier, who came out very quickly in front of him. Already two high-class saves for the former Lille player.
19:31
OM puts pressure on set pieces
9th and 10th corners for the Marseillais, still well shot. For the moment, the Phocaeans dominate in the air but cannot manage to frame their attempts.
19:28
Confusion on corner
Emerson’s cross arrives at the back post, where Kondogbia puts it back into the box. Chevalier is unable to get hold of it and his defense struggles to free itself. There is danger on almost every Marseille corner.
19:27
Dembélé close to hitting the top corner
Marquinhos recovers the ball in the central circle and finds Dembélé on the right side. The Ballon d’Or easily eliminates Balerdi with a rake and delivers a powerful shot from the edge of the area, which passes very close to the top corner at the near post. There was perhaps an offering to slip to Doué, who had gone behind the defense.
19:24
Paris has been in control since its goal
The pace has dropped slightly, like Luis Enrique, serene on his bench. OM runs after the ball, encouraged by a very active but powerless De Zerbi for the moment.
19:20
Rulli saves OM
Kvaratskhelia has space in front of him on the right side and finds Neves in the box. The full-back deceives Pavard with a right-footed feint and his attempt, from the left, is powerful but repelled with a spectacular header by Rulli.
19:18
Greenwood’s heavy strike
From his right side, the Briton cuts back into the axis. He is well followed by Pacho, who hinders him, and his powerful shot passes a good meter above the cages.
19:17
A big blow to the head
The Marseillais seem stunned by this goal, after a balanced first quarter of an hour. For Parisians, this sounds like an ideal scenario.
19:14
Dembélé opens the scoring! Paris leads 1-0
The Ballon d’Or benefits from a disagreement between Rulli and his defense. In the confusion, Paixao returns the ball to Vitinha, in the middle 30 meters from the goal, who serves Dembélé with a touch. Which perfectly lobs a faulty Rulli down the line.
19:10
Mendes’ head!
Dembélé picks up on the right side and delivers a marvelous cross for Nuno Mendes. Rulli tears up but the full-back is unable to target his header, which passes a few meters from the goal.
19:07
Big save from Chevalier
OM moves into the Parisian camp and obtains a corner. Balerdi arrives launched and arms a powerful header from 6m and forces Chevalier into a reflex cuff. Things are heating up on the Parisian goal.
19:04
OM’s response!
Medina recovers the ball very high and shifts Amine Gouri. The former Nice player tried his luck at the edge of the area but it was blocked. The corner lands on the head of Hojberg, who cannot get it on target.
19:03
A first thrill
Totally forgotten in the area, Kvaratskhelia is served by Zaire-Emery on a low cross. The Georgian attempts a Madjer but cannot regain the leather.
19:02
Quiet Paris in these first seconds
The Marseillais do not impose stifling pressure. Paris can leave its camp quietly, to build its actions.
19:00
Let’s go to Kuwait City!
The Parisians kick off and, as usual, send the ball into the Marseille camp to press very high.
18:56
The 22 actors are on the pitch
Kick-off is imminent in Kuwait City. The stadium appears very full, despite the absence of the ultras of the two clubs.
18:54
The Parisians are specialists, the Marseillais are procrastinating
PSG’s experience could weigh heavily in hot moments this evening. Especially since PSG has won 8 of its last 9 finals, while OM remains on 3 consecutive losses at the time of conclusion.
18:50
And in the event of a tie, what happens?
Extra time, penalties, golden goal? For the Champions Trophy, the rule is clear: in the event of a tie after 90 minutes, the two teams will decide on penalties, without going to extra time. PSG has good memories of these sessions, even if its latest hero, Matvey Safonov, is out this evening.
18:43
An almost full stadium but which risks ringing hollow
Relocated to Kuwait, in the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, the meeting is expected to attract almost 55,000 spectators. But no ultra Parisian or Marseille resident will take part.
18:40
“Marseille will never scare me”
For his part, Marquinhos assured him, he does not fear OM. Despite the defeat last September, the Parisian captain is convinced: his team has the opportunity to “put things back in place”.
18:36
A common goal, two different motivations
PSG can win its 13th Champions Trophy in the last 14 editions. But above all, he wants to take his revenge after the setback at the Vélodrome in September (1-0).
For their part, OM, in addition to wanting to beat their rival, have a rare opportunity to win a trophy. Marseille has not lifted a trophy for 14 years and the Coupe de la Ligue in 2012.
18:29
On the Parisian side, everything is moving ahead
After a few difficult weeks, particularly due to injuries, PSG has regained all its offensive strength. And intends to use it against an OM with known defensive generosity.
18:25
Aubameyang, the backpacker, told by those who knew him
From Dortmund to Arsenal, from Lille to Marseille, via Saudi Arabia, Barça, Saint-Etienne and Dijon, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has always traveled. And almost always left excellent memories for those who encountered him.
18:23
Gouiri preferred to Aubameyang on the Marseille side
For Roberto de Zerbi too, it’s a great classic. The only notable element: the tenure of Amine Gouiri, the first since his injury at the beginning of October.
The Marseille XI : Rulli – Pavard, Medina – Weah, Hojberg, Condogbia, Emerson – Green, Gouii, Paixao.
18:18
An unexpected referee for a summit meeting
A sure bet in the championship, Thomas Léonard is not a regular on the big screen. At 44 years old, he has never refereed a Classic and will have to show that he has strong nerves this evening. His CV can be found right here.
18:13
A great classic for the Parisian XI
Apart from Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has since left, and Achraf Hakimi, retained by the CAN, the XI from the victorious Champions League final is renewed.
The PSG XI : Chevalier – Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos (cap.), Pacho, Mendes – Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
18:03
Another controversy, in the stands
The derby against Paris FC was interrupted last Sunday because of the chant “Les Rats”. The CUP denies any accusation of racism, as this article explains.
18:00
PSG Globe Trotters
By participating – and winning – six competitions in 2025, Parisians have scoured the continent and the planet. They have traveled more than 80,000 km by plane, or two trips around the world.
17:56
A particular context for the meeting
17:54
Paris in search of a first title in 2026
After a derby won against Paris FC, it’s time for the Classic against the Marseille rival. PSG wants to take advantage of the Champions Trophy to establish its domination and launch its year 2026 on the same bases as 2025.
17:48
Hello everyone
Welcome to this live commentary of the match between PSG and OM for the Champions Trophy, relocated to Kuwait. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Context
PSG in search of a first coronation
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