Marseille’s defense collapses again in draw at Paris FC in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on January 31, 2026.

PARIS (AP) — Marseille followed its embarrassing Champions League exit by throwing away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Players stood with hands on hips at the final whistle after yet another sloppy performance where poor defending resurfaced.

Marseille’s 3-0 loss at Club Brugge on Wednesday, coupled with Benfica’s remarkable injury-time goal against Real Madrid, sent coach Roberto De Zerbi’s side into the Champions League elimination zone.

De Zerbi’s side took an early lead at Paris FC thanks to a Mason Greenwood penalty and the English forward set up veteran striker Pierre-Emerick to make it 2-0 in the 54th.

Then it went wrong for Marseille, which has long been hindered by a lack of composure.

Paris FC winger Jonathan Ikoné scored in the 82nd and midfielder Ilan Kebbal equalized with a stoppage-time penalty, after goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli clumsily fouled a player when claiming a high ball.

Marseille was six points behind second-placed Paris Saint-Germain — which plays on Sunday — and seven adrift of leader Lens, which won on Friday.

Later Saturday, Lorient faced Nantes and Monaco hosted Rennes at Stade Louis II.

Defending champion PSG plays at Strasbourg on Sunday.

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Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press

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