Fans desert Marseille before half-time in humiliating defeat to PSG

Ligue 1 giants humbled as Messi and Mbappe run riot

Paris Saint-Germain inflicted a humiliating defeat on Marseille in Le Classique on Sunday, sending their rivals crashing to a 3-0 defeat.

The match was effectively over as a contest by half-time, with PSG racing into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Marseille's misery was compounded after the break when Mbappe added a third goal to put the seal on a famous victory for the Parisians.

Marseille fans head for the exits early

The home fans had already started to leave the Stade Velodrome before the half-time whistle had even sounded, such was the extent of their side's capitulation.

It was a humiliating moment for Marseille, who have now lost three of their last four matches in all competitions.

PSG cruise to victory

In contrast, PSG were in complete control throughout the match.

Mbappe was a constant thorn in the Marseille defence, while Messi produced a moment of magic to score his goal.

With Neymar also in fine form, PSG look unstoppable at the moment.

What next for Marseille?

Marseille will need to regroup quickly after this chastening defeat.

They face a tough trip to AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, before hosting Monaco in Ligue 1 next weekend.

It is a crucial period for Marseille, who are now in danger of falling out of the race for a top-three finish.