Luis Enrique Commends PSG's Complete Performance In Classique Victory Against Marseille

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a dominant performance in their 3-0 victory over Marseille, as praised by coach Luis Enrique. The match saw Amine Harit of Marseille sent off in the 20th minute, allowing PSG to take control with a strong first-half display. Joao Neves opened the scoring early, followed by an own goal from Leonardo Balerdi and a strike from Bradley Barcola, effectively sealing the win before halftime.

The opening goal came just six minutes into the game, marking the fastest goal in a Classique since Marquinhos scored in 2017. Marseille struggled to pose any real threat, managing only one shot on target and nine touches in PSG's box. Their expected goals (xG) stood at a mere 0.22, highlighting their offensive struggles against PSG.

Luis Enrique noted that his team started strongly and maintained pressure throughout. "We started very well from the first minute against an opponent who played well," he said. The red card changed the dynamics of the game, making it tougher for Marseille while PSG continued to dominate.

Vitinha's Reflections on Victory

Midfielder Vitinha expressed satisfaction with the win, stating, "It's a good feeling, the joy. We always want to win here." He acknowledged that the early red card and quick goals were decisive factors. "They got the red card early, we scored two goals in a row, it killed the game for them," he added.

Despite previous crowd troubles between fans leading to restrictions on visiting supporters, PSG's dominance was evident as they secured their 51st win over Marseille across all competitions. The victory was dedicated to their fans by Enrique and his team.