PARIS (AP) — Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its biggest rival Marseille at Parc des Princes on Sunday.
Marseille's longstanding bragging rights as the only French side to win the Champions League finally ended when PSG won it in emphatic style last season. On the domestic front, PSG has pulled away from Marseille with 13 Ligue 1 titles compared to nine.
PSG has won its four league games so far.
“We know the importance of this match, for the fans and the club," PSG coach Luis Enrique said. “It's a strong rivalry.”
Marseille has improved under coach Roberto De Zerbi but the players still lack confidence and De Zerbi demanded they show more daring and ambition after Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Second-placed Lille is the only other unbeaten s