Vitinha hits back at 'whitewash' claims as PSG edge past resilient Marseille in Le Classique

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has dismissed suggestions that his side were expected to easily thrash Marseille after a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. The Portugal international insisted the reigning champions fully deserved their win while praising the resilience of their fierce rivals in a fiercely contested Le Classique.

PSG secured a narrow 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Marseille to close out the fifth round of Ligue 1 action. Despite enduring a highly complicated start to their domestic campaign, the hosts delivered a spirited performance on Sunday.

The result leaves the Parisian giants with all three points, but the nature of the contest has sparked plenty of conversation. The tight scoreline stood in stark contrast to the dominant pre-match predictions.