Today January 8, 2026, 09:15 PM
Today January 8, 2026, 09:15 PM
The Trophée des Champions match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille was a completed event, marking the traditional curtain-raiser to the French domestic season. The high-profile clash took place on January 13, 2021, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France, bringing together the reigning Ligue 1 champions and Coupe de France holders.
PSG secured a 2–1 victory over Marseille to lift the trophy. Mauro Icardi opened the scoring for PSG in the first half, while Neymar doubled the advantage after the break with a goal from the penalty spot. Marseille responded late in the match through Dimitri Payet, but the comeback attempt was not enough to alter the outcome.
The encounter was played without spectators due to public health restrictions in place at the time. Despite the absence of fans, the match maintained the intensity traditionally associated with “Le Classique,” the rivalry between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille.
This victory added another Trophée des Champions title to PSG’s domestic honors and continued the club’s run of success in French football. For Marseille, the match represented an early-season opportunity to challenge their long-standing rivals, despite falling short on the scoreboard.
