Paris Saint-Germain prepares to face Olympique de Marseille as part of the 5th day of Ligue 1, with a match scheduled for Monday 22 September 2025 at 8 pm at Orange Vélodrome. The Parisian team, led by its coach Luis Enrique, unveiled a staff of 21 players for this Classic, seeking to pursue its series of five consecutive wins all competitions combined. This list is broadly unchanged from the one originally presented, although some players remain absent due to injuries or other obligations. The Paris team will have to deal with the absence of Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, João Neves and Bradley Barcola, the latter suffering from an discomfort to the ischio-legs. Ibaraihim Mbaye, in the middle of the baccalaureate, will join the team in the early afternoon in Marseilles.

A recent ranking of the CIES Observatory revealed a disappointing position for PSG players in the Ballon d’Or race. This ranking, based on six statistical criteria including finishing, assistance, percussion, construction, orchestration, aerial play and ground defense, as well as employment, sports level and match results, Lamine Yamal takes the lead, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Pedri. The Parisian players, including Ousmane Dembélé, considered a favourite, rank 7th and 5th respectively, while Ashraf Hakimi arrives 9th. Gianluigi Donnarumma, expected in the top 10, is not even present in the top 100 of the rankings.

In summary, the PSG approaches the OM Classic with a globally stable team, despite the absence of several key players. However, recent statistical analyses highlight a less brilliant collective performance of Parisian players in the Ballon d’Or race, with only a few representatives in the top 100. This situation could be seen as a setback for the club, despite its recent victories and sporting ambitions. The Paris team will therefore have to focus on the upcoming match to maintain its momentum and try to win against its Marseille rival.