The French football league has been dominated by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for several years now, but there is always room for competition. On Sunday night, the PSG side was up against Marseilles in a match that was not without its drama.
In the first half, PSG had control of the game, with their forwards creating chances from set-pieces. However, it was Marseilles who broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, with a powerful header from substitute Yannick Bolasie.
PSG responded well to this setback, however, and equalized just before halftime through a header from captain Thiago Silva. The second half saw more goals from both teams, with Neymar scoring twice, once from close range and once from outside the box. His first goal was particularly impressive, as he dribbled past two defenders before slotting the ball into the net.
Mbappe also scored twice, his first coming from a cross from the left wing, and his second came after a scintillating run down the right flank. Giroud completed the scoring with a late penalty kick, which he converted confidently.
Overall, it was a thrilling match between two of the best sides in France. PSG were dominant at times, but it was clear that they needed to be on top of their game to beat such a strong opponent. The result will no doubt boost PSG's confidence heading into the next round of the league, while Marseilles will take heart from the fact that they can compete with one of the world's most successful clubs.