Humiliated in the heavy defeat suffered by Marseille against PSG (0–5) in the Classique, Leonardo Balerdi endured a nightmare evening. Overrun by the Paris attacks, the Marseille captain never managed to organize his defense and quickly became a clear target for his opponents.
Footage released after the match shows that Ousmane Dembélé did not hold back during the game. In top form with a brace, the Paris forward delivered a sharp verbal jab aimed directly at the Marseille defender.
On-field clash and rising tensions
In the sequence captured near the touchline, he can be heard telling Pierre-Emile Højbjerg that Balerdi is “useless” and that he “talks all the time,” in a clearly provocative tone. The moment perfectly sums up the tension and imbalance of power seen throughout the match.
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Surprisingly, the Marseille midfielder does not respond and lets the remark go. The clip is likely to fuel further debate about the captain’s performance and leadership on the night.
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