In a fierce clash at dawn on Monday (17), Ligue 1 giants
Paris Saint Germain
(PSG) narrowly beat tough rivals Marseille at home by a 1-0 margin. Rumored long-time grudge stars Kilian McBarbie and Neymar scored a rare joint goal, their first successful partnership in the past six months, to set the team on their way. After the match, McBarbie himself debunked rumors that he had filed a
transfer to another club (professional sports)
The rumors of the request completely shattered the rumors of a departure.
In this game, PSG continued to send the "MNM" attacking combination of Mace, Neymar and McBarbee, creating many chances on goal. Meis even had a penalty kick hit the crossbar in a thrilling moment. In the first half of stoppage time, McBarbee sent a precise pass on the left, Neymar grabbed the goal in the penalty area, this is the first time since April this year, two people scored a joint goal. In the second half, Marseille went on the offensive, but Quiget was sent off in the 72nd minute for shoving Neymar, leaving Marseille a man short, and PSG eventually won 1-0.
PSG's win sees them lead the table with 29 points, three ahead of second-placed Lorient. Earlier, questions about McBarbie's request for a January
transfer to another club (professional sports)
The news of the move went viral, but the French striker clarified after the game, saying, "I never suggested that the January
transfer to another club (professional sports)
, I was shocked when I heard such news. I am very happy at PSG and these rumors have nothing to do with me."
