Paris Saint-Germain's poor start to their Ligue 1 campaign continued as they fell to a 1-0 home defeat against Marseille in a foul-tempered Classique where바카라 웹사이트five players, including Neymar, were sent off late on. (More Football News)
Having been without seven first-team stars for Thursday's loss to Lens, Thomas Tuchel was able to welcome four of his regulars back into the fold on Sunday, yet it바카라 웹사이트was Andre Villas-Boas' side – who lost 4-0 in the corresponding fixture last season – that바카라 웹사이트claimed the points at Parc des Princes, where a limited number of바카라 웹사이트fans were allowed in attendance.
Florian Thauvin's 31st-minute volley settled the encounter, which ended in ridiculous scenes as referee바카라 웹사이트Jerome Brisard dished out red cards like confetti following a stoppage-time brawl.
Neymar, who earlier missed a golden chance, was among them, with the forward receiving his marching orders for hitting Alvaro, who he seemingly accused of racism when speaking to the fourth official as he left the field.
Leandro Paredes reacted violently to a foul from countryman바카라 웹사이트Dario Benedetto, with both Argentinians바카라 웹사이트dismissed along with Layvin Kurzawa and Jordan Amavi for their parts in the ensuing fracas.
Steve Mandanda made a spectacular save from Marco Verratti early on, and the tone for the match was set when Neymar and Dimitri Payet – who retweeted a tweet mocking PSG following their defeat at바카라 웹사이트Lens – were바카라 웹사이트booked for their involvement in a fracas.
Payet had the final word in that duel, though, dropping a precise free-kick over the top of PSG's defence – Thauvin on hand to finish brilliantly on the volley, with the goal standing after a VAR check for offside.
Mandanda twice made superb saves as PSG piled on the pressure after the restart, denying바카라 웹사이트Pablo Sarabia and Neymar.
PSG바카라 웹사이트thought they had equalised바카라 웹사이트when Gueye slipped in Angel Di Maria,바카라 웹사이트only for the offside flag to cut short their celebrations.
Benedetto saw an effort ruled out for a marginal offside at the other end, but Marseille held firm to end a dreadful run against their rivals – Neymar's miss from two yards out summing up a frustrating night for PSG.
Yet there was to be significant drama in stoppage time, as Benedetto provoked Parades, with both players receiving their second yellow cards.
Amavi and Kurzawa were also dismissed as the teams clashed on the field, with Brisard then consulting VAR바카라 웹사이트and having little option but to dismiss Neymar for a punch in an improbably ugly finale.
What does it mean? Marseille end terrible Le Classique record
Coming into Sunday's clash, PSG had gone unbeaten in their past 20 games against Marseille in all competitions, only enjoying longer undefeated runs against Nantes and Saint-Etienne (both 22).
But Villas-Boas' side grasped their opportunity, showing a grit and determination befitting of the occasion as they condemned PSG to just a third home defeat in 76 Ligue 1 games.
Thauvin flying for Marseille
With his coolly taken opener, France winger Thauvin has now been involved in all four of Marseille's goals in Ligue 1 this term, scoring twice and providing two assists.
Neymar sees red after바카라 웹사이트Marseille바카라 웹사이트provocation
Marseille quickly set about getting under Neymar's skin, and it seemed as though their antics바카라 웹사이트worked, with PSG's talisman involved in two altercations, first with Payet and then with Alvaro, during바카라 웹사이트the first half.
The Brazil superstar then missed a gilt-edged opportunity in the second half, and from six attempts, Neymar only managed to get one on target. It was his바카라 웹사이트shot of the boxing variety that concluded a torrid evening, although Neymar's바카라 웹사이트apparent allegation against Alvaro means presumed wind-up tactics might have been far more sinister.
What's next?
PSG, who will be shorn of Neymar of course, host Metz on Wednesday, while Marseille – without Benedetto and Amavi – take on바카라 웹사이트Saint-Etienne in the first of five successive home league matches on Thursday.
