In the headline clash of Matchday 19 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season, Olympique de Marseille delivered an authoritative performance against RC Lens, dominating their opponent both in play and on the scoreboard to secure a 3–1 victory.
A win that obviously does Marseille a world of good… but one that also brought smiles in Paris. After PSG’s 1–0 success away at Auxerre the day before, this defeat for Lens allows the Parisians to take back the lead in the championship after watching Lens rack up wins for many weeks. Regaining the top spot in Ligue 1 is a relief—now it remains to be defended.
PSG Back on Top in a Tight Title Race
That said, nothing is over. Lens suffer a setback but remain a team capable of bouncing back. Marseille, for their part, sit seven points behind, yet show a very encouraging momentum and continue to strengthen during this winter transfer window.
All eyes are now on February 8, just after the transfer market closes, with a fiery Classico at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 21.
A crucial meeting for the rest of the season, already heavy with symbolism, for which the Collectif Ultras Paris has even argued in favor of allowing Marseille supporters to attend. The scene is set, the tension is rising, and the fight for the summit is only just beginning.
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