PSG faced an early scare in the opening minutes of the Classique against OM. Vitinha came very close to being sent off after a dangerous challenge that could have proved extremely costly for the Parisian side.
In the 9th minute, the Portuguese midfielder was booked for a late and forceful tackle on Balerdi. The referee showed a yellow card without hesitation, but the situation could easily have escalated to a straight red given the impact. From the Paris camp, there were claims that a Marseille foul had occurred just before the incident.
A turning point that could have changed the match
The tense moment did not unsettle Paris for long. Three minutes later, Dembélé opened the scoring inside the box after a pass from Nuno Mendes, finishing calmly. The move started from a clever outside play by Doué that disrupted the opposing defensive block.
La faute de vitinha pour son carton jaune.C 'était très limite #PSGOM pic.twitter.com/ClCJyT89CM
— Cleub (@Cleubfr) February 8, 2026
Beyond the rivalry, the stakes in the standings were significant: PSG could reclaim first place with a win, while OM had a lot on the line in the race near the top of the table. It was an explosive start, fully matching the pressure and intensity of the Classique.
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