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We disrespected Marseille in Le Classique humiliation, admits Evra

The experienced full-back refused to apologise for the crushing defeat at home to PSG, preferring to bounce back and repay a loyal fan base

Patrice Evra said he and his team-mates disrespected Marseille after suffering an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

Marseille were outclassed and outplayed in a one-sided Le Classique as Ligue 1 champions PSG cruised to a crushing victory in front of a record crowd at Stade Velodrome.

There was confidence among the Marseille camp heading into kick-off but the home side's hopes were virtually dashed within the opening 16 minutes after goals from Marquinhos and Edinson Cavani.