21 May 2016 at 19:00

Match Summary

Paris Saint Germain defeated Marseille 4:2. The match was played in Coupe de France 2015. Goals were scored by B. Matuidi 3′, F. Thauvin 12′, Z. Ibrahimovic 47′ (pen.), E. Cavani 57′, Z. Ibrahimovic 82′, M. Batshuayi 87′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Marseille had 47% possession while Paris Saint Germain held 53%. Marseille had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for Paris Saint Germain. Marseille made 3 substitutions, Paris Saint Germain made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Marseille and Paris Saint Germain — 6 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Marseille
Paris Saint Germain
Kick Off
3′
B. Matuidi

assist: Á. di María

F. Thauvin

assist: M. Isla

12′
Half Time
47′
Z. Ibrahimovic

Penalty

57′
E. Cavani

assist: Z. Ibrahimovic

S. FletcherR. Cabella
60′
A. BarradaB. Dja Djédjé
70′
75′
B. StambouliDavid Luiz
75′
E. CavaniLucas Moura
F. ThauvinG. N'Koudou
81′
82′
Z. Ibrahimovic

assist: B. Matuidi

90′
Z. IbrahimovicL. Kurzawa
Full Time

Match Statistics

Marseille had 47% possession against Paris Saint Germain's 53%. Marseille registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Paris Saint Germain managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–1. Fouls committed: 18–8.

4Shots on Goal6
8Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
18Fouls8
3Corner Kicks1
1Offsides4
47%Ball Possession53%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Marseille lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under F. Passi, while Paris Saint Germain deployed a 4-3-3 under L. Blanc.

Defensive Solidity

Marseille deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Paris Saint Germain's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Marseille field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Paris Saint Germain's 2 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Marseille start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Paris Saint Germain averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Marseille's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Paris Saint Germain average 31.0 (youngest: Marquinhos (31), oldest: Marquinhos (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Marseille4-4-24-3-3Paris Saint Germain
GKDEFMIDFWD
0Mandanda0N'Koulou0Rekik0Mendy0Manquil.0Diarra0Isla0Barrada0Thauvin0Fletcher0Batshua.0Sirigu0Maxwell0Silva0Aurier0Marquin.0Matuidi0María0Stambou.0Rabiot0Ibrahim.0Cavani

Substitutes

Coach: F. Passi

Substitutes

Coach: L. Blanc

MarseillePosition StrengthParis Saint Germain
Marseille4-4-2
0GoalkeeperS. Mandanda
0DefenderN. N'Koulou
0DefenderK. Rekik
0DefenderB. Mendy
0DefenderJavi Manquillo
0DefenderM. Isla
0MidfielderL. Diarra
0MidfielderA. Barrada
0MidfielderF. Thauvin
0ForwardS. Fletcher
0ForwardM. Batshuayi
Paris Saint Germain4-3-3
0GoalkeeperS. Sirigu
0DefenderMaxwell
0DefenderThiago Silva
0DefenderS. Aurier
0DefenderMarquinhos
0DefenderB. Stambouli
0MidfielderB. Matuidi
0MidfielderA. Rabiot
0ForwardÁ. di María
0ForwardZ. Ibrahimovic
0ForwardE. Cavani

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Marseille have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Paris Saint Germain show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Marseille

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Paris Saint Germain

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Marseille vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Results

Marseille and Paris Saint Germain have met 3 times — Marseille won 1, Paris Saint Germain won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (3 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2026.

1

Marseille

1

Drawn

1

Paris Saint Germain

Goals: 3Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (3)

8 Feb 2026Paris Saint Germain5 – 0Marseille
8 Jan 2026Paris Saint Germain2 – 2Marseille
22 Sept 2025Marseille1 – 0Paris Saint Germain
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 8 Apr 2026