PSG Triumphs Over OM in Trophée des Champions, Nuno Mendes Taunts Balerdi Online

Following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory against Olympique de Marseille in the Trophée des Champions on Thursday night (2-2, 4-1 on penalties), Nuno Mendes took to Instagram to tease Leonardo Balerdi. The Marseille defender had thrown down the gauntlet after OM’s win in September, marking the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs.

The rivalry between PSG and OM extends far beyond the pitch. After PSG’s triumph in the Trophée des Champions against Marseille in Kuwait (2-2, 4 penalties to 1), Nuno Mendes added a spicy chapter to their ongoing banter by directly addressing Leonardo Balerdi.

The PSG left-back did not forget the provocation from the Marseille defender, who flaunted a victorious pose on social media after OM’s win at the Stade Vélodrome in September (1-0). That memorable image featured Balerdi standing triumphantly over a downed Nuno Mendes, complete with a boastful message. Four months later, the Portuguese player sought revenge, trophy in hand, humorously repurposing his opponent’s caption: “Try again next time,” a clear nod to PSG’s new title. Additionally, his teammate Achraf Hakimi couldn’t resist chiming in, sharing a laughing emoji in response to the thrilling Classique scenario.

PSG turns the match around in seconds, gaining psychological edge

On the field, the narrative was harsh for Marseille. After a solid performance, Roberto De Zerbi’s men believed they were on the verge of clinching their first trophy since 2012. However, a last-minute equalizer from Gonçalo Ramos sent the match into penalties, where PSG triumphed thanks to a stellar performance from Lucas Chevalier. This frustrating outcome was bittersweet for OM, but for Paris, it reaffirmed their dominance and sharp wit.

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