The Vélodrome fell quiet around the half-hour mark as Igor Paixao’s evening in Le Classique came to an abrupt end. Marseille’s Brazilian winger was forced off with a right-knee problem during the home match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Paixao leaves Le Classique early
- Paixao was injured following an aerial challenge against PSG on Sunday night.
- The Marseille forward stayed on the ground for an extended period and received treatment from the club’s medical staff.
- Unable to continue, he left the pitch in the 30th minute with an issue affecting his right knee.
- Angel Gomes replaced him while the score at the Stade Vélodrome remained 0-0.
The early substitution represented a setback for OM in one of the season’s biggest fixtures, with Paixao unable to play on after the collision.
