Paris--Paris Saint-Germain must now be considered favourites to win a third consecutive Ligue 1 title after coming from behind to beat fierce enemies Marseille 3-2 in 'Le Classique' at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
Marseille held a 2-1 lead at the interval thanks to Andre-Pierre Gignac's brace either side of a Blaise Matuidi beauty, but two goals in the first six minutes of the second half swung the match decisively in the capital club's favour.
Marquinhos equalised and then Jeremy Morel's own goal in the 51st minute allowed PSG to claim a seventh consecutive victory against OM in all competitions as Laurent Blanc's side moved back to the top of the table, a point above Lyon.
Marseille, who won 11 successive home league matches between August and January, have now gone four without a win at the Velodrome and this defeat, which leaves them five points off top spot in third, will surely prove fatal to their title chances.
Not only that, but Bielsa's team -- who had Andre Ayew red-carded after the final whistle -- are hanging onto the third and final Champions League qualifying berth, with fourth-placed Monaco only three points behind with a game in hand.
There was a stunning atmosphere, and a record attendance of 65,145, at the recently rebuilt Velodrome for one of the most hotly anticipated meetings of the sides in years.
That ensured an intimidating environment for Paris, whose team bus was struck by missiles -- including a golf ball that smashed a window -- en route to the ground.
Nevertheless, they started the game well and Javier Pastore shot narrowly wide in the 11th minute before delivering a ball over the top for Edinson Cavani, who should have done better with his effort.
AFP
