The unexpected OM – PSG shock, two days from the event, promises an intense encounter at the Orange Vélodrome. The Parisian team faces this match with several important physical absences, including João Nève, Désiré Douët and Ousmane Dembélé, which could impact the team’s offensive effectiveness. For its part, Olympique de Marseille also has to deal with uncertainties, including the unavailability of Hamed Traoré and the precarious situation of Nayef Aguerd, still under concussion protocol. Despite these challenges, OM relies on the creativity of its coach Roberto De Zerbi and the success of Mason Greenwood to surprise his rival, while relying on the support of his audience.

The outcome of this Classic is open, with a prediction of a 2-2 draw. Both teams should find the way to the net, with OM potentially taking advantage of PSG’s key absences to adopt aggressive pressing and exploit spaces, while PSG will rely on players such as Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola to dynamit the Marseille defence. This meeting, rich in history and rivalry, could well keep all its promises in terms of spectacle and goals, although neither of the two giants should take a decisive lead in the score.

However, optimism is tempered by the doubts expressed by Christophe Dugarry, who was particularly severe towards OM. The former French international believes that despite the injuries, the PSG maintains a significant lead and abyssal technical superiority. He stressed the difference in level between the two teams, particularly on the basis of OM’s performance against Real Madrid, and warned against the possibility of a reversal of the hierarchy by Marseille. Dugarry doubted that OM was able to compete effectively with PSG’s collective machine, leaving little hope for a favourable result for Marseilles.