Olympique de Marseille delivered a devastating performance in Ligue 1, crushing Nice 1-5, a victory that not only puts them at the top with 28 points but also sends a direct message to Paris Saint-Germain. The team coached by Roberto De Zerbi is experiencing a spectacular run, with performances that have turned it into the biggest threat in French football.

Marseille, unstoppable: firepower, structure and title-worthy numbers

The Marseille side has lost just one of its last ten league matches, collecting eight wins and one draw, while keeping a clean sheet in five of those victories. They are now the highest-scoring team in the competition with 33 goals, a number that reflects the attacking power they’ve developed under the Italian manager.

Against Nice, two players shone brightly: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who produced one goal and two assists, and Mason Greenwood, who bagged a superb brace. In total, Marseille converted five of their eleven shots on target, an efficiency rate that speaks to their current level of precision.

American winger Timothy Weah and Brazilian attacker Igor Paixao completed the rout, while Mohamed-Ali Cho scored Nice’s consolation goal when the match was already sealed at 0-4.

A PSG under pressure and forced to react

Marseille’s emphatic win puts Luis Enrique’s PSG in an uncomfortable position, as the defending champions go through an inconsistent run of form. On Saturday, they host Le Havre, a fixture that should be straightforward on paper but now carries added pressure: the leader has changed, and PSG must win to reclaim the top spot.

The Marseille blow forces PSG to respond immediately, although the recent performances from the Spanish coach’s side don’t inspire total confidence. With injuries, fluctuations in rhythm, and a clear lack of continuity in their play, the capital club must deliver urgently against a rival determined to run the title race to the end.

Meanwhile, Nice finds itself in crisis: the team has suffered four straight defeats across all competitions and now sits ninth with 17 points, awaiting the results of Toulouse, Paris FC, and Le Havre, who could push them even further down the table.