Paris: Paris Saint-Germain defeated Marseille in the French Super Cup match. The match took place in Kuwait, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time. Ousmane Demb©l© scored in the 13th minute, and Gon§alo Ramos netted a critical goal in the 90+5 minute for PSG. Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood scored a penalty for Marseille in the 76th minute, and PSG's William Pacho scored an own goal in the 87th minute. The Parisians triumphed in the penalty shootout with a 4-1 scoreline.
Russian PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov missed the match due to an injury. He sustained a hand injury on December 17 during the penalty shootout against Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup match.
PSG has now secured the French Super Cup for the 14th time, marking a tournament record. The Parisian club has dominated the last four editions of the competition. Their closest rival, Lyon, has won the competition eight times.
The tournament features the French champion and the winner of the French Cup. Last season, PSG claimed victory in both competitions, allowing Marseille to qualify for the French Super Cup as the runners-up of the French championship.