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Marseille’s Unlikely Battle Against PSG: A Tale of Own Goals and Irony
This Thursday evening, the football world witnessed an intriguing match as Olympique de Marseille faced off against Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophée des Champions final. Despite a spirited performance, Marseille succumbed to PSG after a tense penalty shootout, concluding the match with a 2-2 draw and a 4-1 loss in penalties.
A surprising twist in the tale
- Mason Greenwood’s equalizer: The match saw Mason Greenwood level the score in the second half, reigniting Marseille’s hopes.
- Willian Pacho’s own goal: Ironically, it was Willian Pacho’s own goal that momentarily gave Marseille the lead, marking the second own goal by PSG against Marseille this season.
The improbable statistic
- Marseille’s unique scoring record: Since 2018, an unexpected statistic has emerged in French football. Remarkably, Marseille’s top scorer against PSG in official competitions is not one of their own players, but rather the result of own goals scored by PSG players.
- Two own goals surpassing all Marseille scorers: With two such own goals, these unfortunate scorers have outperformed all Marseille players, none of whom have managed to net more than once against PSG during this period.
The irony of the "Classiques"
This unusual statistic highlights not only the challenges Marseille faces in breaking through PSG’s formidable defense but also the ironic twists that make the "Classiques" fiercely unpredictable. As both teams continue their rivalry, each match promises more unexpected turns and surprises.
