OM Appeals Gianelli Imbula’s Red Card from Le Classico Against PSG
The fallout from Sunday evening’s Clasico between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain continues. After their 2-0 defeat at the Parc des Princes, OM has officially appealed the red card shown to Gianelli Imbula, arguing it was unjustified.
🔴 The incident:
With just under 10 minutes left in the match, referee Clément Turpin issued a straight red card to Imbula for a challenge on PSG’s Yohan Cabaye. However, video footage appears to show no contact between the Marseille midfielder and the Parisian.
📩 According to RMC, Marseille sent an official request to the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) on Monday morning, demanding the annulment of the suspension.
🎥 The evidence:
Replays from multiple angles reportedly show Cabaye going down easily and Imbula not actually making contact—fueling OM’s belief that the red card was a clear refereeing error.
🗣️ What’s next:
The LFP disciplinary committee is expected to review the footage and make a decision within the week. If successful, Imbula could avoid suspension and be available for OM’s next league fixture.
This appeal adds another layer of controversy to an already heated Clasico and keeps Marseille’s post-match frustrations alive as they cling to their narrow lead at the top of Ligue 1.
