Overview

• Bouches-du-Rhône prefect Georges-François Leclerc ordered the delay on safety grounds after an orange alert for heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms, with forecasts of 70–120mm in hours.
• The LFP confirmed the match will be played Monday at 20:00 local time (1800 GMT) at the Vélodrome under regulations requiring next-day rescheduling when conditions allow.
• The new kickoff coincides with the Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet, raising the prospect that PSG nominees, including favorite Ousmane Dembélé, cannot attend.
• PSG entered the weekend unbeaten but without injured players João Neves, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Lucas Beraldo, while Marseille monitored Nayef Aguerd and ruled out Hamed Traoré.
• French reports described heated discussions between Marseille, PSG and league officials over timing before authorities and the LFP finalized the Monday slot.