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MarseillePSG Classique Postponed Over Severe Storm Forecasts

Officials cited forecasts of violent rain and thunderstorms, prompting a swift reprogramming plan.

Overview

  • The Bouches-du-Rhône prefect canceled Sunday night’s OM–PSG match at the Vélodrome due to safety risks tied to an intense Mediterranean weather episode.
  • Météo-France warned of 70–90 mm of rain, locally up to 120 mm within hours, with risks including dangerous crowd movements and lightning exposure.
  • Authorities said a new date will be set quickly, and a source close to talks told AFP the match will probably be played Monday evening, which would overlap with the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
  • LFP rules call for weather-postponed fixtures to be replayed the next day when possible, and both clubs were informed of the decision in advance.
  • PSG traveled with a depleted squad with Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and João Neves out and Bradley Barcola a doubt, while elsewhere Lens beat Lille 3-0 in the Derby du Nord on Saturday.