Paris Saint-Germain looks fantastic this season, but unlike previous years, not just in France. The Parisians managed to eliminate Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16, and they will go into their two-legged clash with Aston Villa as clear favorites. Currently, Luis Enrique’s team is among the top contenders for the elite competition’s trophy.That remains the primary goal at the Parc des Princes—an unfulfilled dream despite having Neymar, Messi, Sergio Ramos, and many other global football stars—but it might come true with Ousmane Dembele.Dembélé is the player with most goals in 2025! 🌟🦟 pic.twitter.com/Hdy69h0F1M— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) March 16, 2025 The former Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona forward is having the best season of his career, which he once again proved by scoring in the biggest derby of French football. In the 17th minute, he broke the deadlock against Olympique Marseille, setting the stage for another routine victory against their rivals. And that’s exactly how it played out—PSG secured a 3-1 win, reaffirming their dominance in France, where they lack any serious competition.In just a few moves, after a long ball from Donnarumma, the hosts dismantled their opponents. At one point, it seemed like Dembele had lost control of the ball, but he managed to get it past Geronimo Rulli before firing a powerful shot from the edge of the box into the net, beating the goalkeeper and two Marseille defenders. There is the GOAL.⏱️ 20′ I ❤️ You beauty @dembouz 💙#PSGOM 1-0 | #LeClassique pic.twitter.com/0FWhSx5gqL— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 16, 2025 It was his milestone 30th goal of the season in 37 appearances, along with six assists. His form is worthy of Ballon d’Or discussions, but given the lack of competition in Ligue 1, Dembele will likely need at least a Champions League final to stay in contention alongside Salah, Raphinha, Kane, Yamal, Vinícius Junior, Mbappe, and others.Besides the French international, Nuno Mendes also scored late in the first half, giving PSG a more comfortable second period. Achraf Hakimi and Fabian Ruiz combined beautifully on the right flank, leaving Mendes with an easy FINISH into an empty net from five meters out.⏱️ 44′ I 🤩 @nunomendes_25 #PSGOM 2-0 | #LeClassique pic.twitter.com/zhIyNZL8iF— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 16, 2025 PSG controlled the first half, allowing Marseille only one real threat in the 32nd minute when Rongier tested Donnarumma from distance, but the Italian goalkeeper was well-positioned.However, early in the second half, Nuno Mendes made an error, allowing Rabiot to steal the ball and assist Amine Gouiri, giving Marseille a glimmer of hope. It was their first GOAL in Le Classique after five consecutive defeats without scoring.⏱️ 51’ | #PSGOM 2️⃣-1️⃣𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘́𝗗𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 !! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dc4Xn2Gbkj— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) March 16, 2025 But just as quickly as hope appeared, it vanished. The uncertainty following the gifted goal lasted only 25 minutes before Pol Lirola settled the match with an OWN GOAL. PSG patiently built up their attack, Hakimi timed his run to avoid the offside trap, and his cross was clumsily turned into the net by Marseille’s right-back.⏱️ 76′ I We score again! #PSGOM 3-1 | #LeClassique pic.twitter.com/22TJYloR8W— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 16, 2025 Another three points for PSG, paving the way for another championship title and maintaining excellent morale ahead of their first match against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Marseille, after suffering their third defeat in their last four Ligue 1 matches, now faces uncertainty regarding their Champions League qualification hopes.❤️ THIS IS PARIS 💙#PSGOM I #LeClassique pic.twitter.com/AbEbwl7kM4— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 16, 2025 At one point in the season, it seemed certain that the team from the famous port city would join PSG among Europe’s elite next season, but now the situation has become complicated. De Zerbi’s men are still in second place, but their lead over the competition has shrunk to just two points ahead of Monaco and Nice, four ahead of Lyon, and five ahead of Lille.To recap, three teams from Ligue 1 qualify directly for the Champions League, while the fourth-placed team enters the qualifiers.LIGUE 1 MATCHDAY 26 FridayNice – Auxerre 1-1 (1-0)/Guessand 37 – Aye 90+4/SaturdayNantes – Lille 1-0 (0-0)/Mohamed 83/Angers – Monaco 0-2 (0-0)/Biereth 77, Akliouche 88 pen/Lens – Rennes 1-0 (0-0)/Said 47/SundayOlympique Lyon – Le Havre 4-2 (1-2)/Lacazette 22 pen, Fofana 78, Mikautadze 82, Almada 90+6 – Toure 31 pen, Casimir 45+1/Brest – Reims 0-0Montpellier – Saint-Etienne 0-2 (abandoned)/Stassin 11,53/Strasbourg – Toulouse 2-1 (0-1)/Lemarechal 47, Santos 54 – Magri 3/PSG – Olympique Marseille 3-1 (2-0)/Dembele 17, Mendes 42, Lirola 76 og – Gouiri 51/
