In a closely fought Ligue 1 match at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a narrow 2-1 victory over their rivals. Both goals for PSG came from powerful headers, scored by Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes, who delivered accurate crosses into the penalty area. The first goal was assisted by Ferran Torres, who made a clear pass, while the second came from a well-placed cross by Vitinha, allowing Marquinhos to head in a crucial goal. This is the second time in a month that PSG has seen similar goal-scoring patterns, a trend previously observed at Roazhon Park, the home ground of Stade Rennais. The match highlighted PSG's attackers capitalizing on their chances, with both goals coming from set pieces and precise crosses. Ferran Torres, who came on in place of Gonçalo Ramos, expressed his confidence in continuing to take shots on goal, noting that sometimes goals are scored and sometimes not, but the key is to keep trying. The match also showcased a shift in PSG's playing style, with a noticeable increase in aerial attacks and set-piece strategies. This contrasts with the usual approach of coach Luis Enrique, who has traditionally focused on maintaining possession and avoiding aerial challenges. However, this season has seen PSG attempt more crosses, with 18 in this match alone. This number matches their efforts against Lille and even surpasses the 27 crosses they attempted against Rennes. Marseille struggled defensively, finding themselves at a disadvantage due to PSG's dominance in the air and their precise execution of set pieces. The match also saw reports that Marseille might face sanctions for homophobic chants, according to some media outlets.