PSG Hammer Marseille to Stretch a Perfect Run
Le Classique is France's biggest fixture, but on this night it was a mismatch of momentum. Paris Saint-Germain swept Marseille aside 5–0, turning a marquee clash into a statement of intent.
Two streaks, two different stories
PSG came in riding seven straight wins — relentless, ruthless form. Marseille were on a run of their own, three games unbeaten, and arrived hoping to test the leaders. The numbers told you a clash was coming; the scoreline told you how one-sided it became.
| Going into the game | PSG | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Form streak | 7 wins | 3 unbeaten |
| Result | Won 5–0 | Lost 0–5 |
| Streak after game | 8 wins | Run ended |
Why it mattered
- Eight and counting. The win extended PSG's perfect run to eight, with the defence yet to be breached during it.
- Unbeaten, not untouchable. Marseille's three-game streak looked solid on paper — but going unbeaten and beating PSG are very different challenges.
- A five-goal margin. Le Classique rarely ends in a rout. When it does, it reframes the title conversation overnight.
Unbeaten runs measure how often you avoid losing. Win streaks measure how often you take the game by the throat. Tonight, only one of those mattered.
Dig into the form yourself with the Streak Explorer for the longest active win runs, or open Head to Head to compare the two French giants across recent meetings.