The match between PSG and the current French Ligue 1 leader Monaco is anticipated, with only 2 points separating the two teams. Jérôme Rothen, a former player who has experience with both clubs and currently plays in Ligue 2 for Caen, shared his thoughts with France Football.
Rothen expressed that, in his opinion, there is no comparison between the two clubs. He emphasized that while it’s an enticing fixture between two teams with significant financial resources and squads built to compete at the highest European level, it will never hold the same status as a “Classic” compared to a PSG-OM (Paris Saint-Germain vs Olympique de Marseille) match in terms of media attention.
The term “Classic” in football often refers to historic and intense rivalries, and PSG-OM is one of the most celebrated rivalries in French football. Despite the quality and financial power of both PSG and Monaco, Rothen suggests that certain matchups will always carry a unique significance that can’t be easily replaced.
