PSG manager Laurent Blanc puts pressure on Le Classique referee

Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has piled the pressure on referee Ruddy Buquet ahead of their match against Marseille in Le Classique.

Blanc's side won last season's corresponding fixture 2-1, but had to come from behind after having Thiago Motta sent off for conceding a penalty.

Referee Clement Turpin was in charge for that fixture, and Blanc has raised tensions ahead of this match by calling for a better display from Buquet.

He told reporters: "We had some unfavourable decisions last season in terms of refereeing. I hope that this time the referee will have a good match.

"Having this game after an international break is not easy. We would have liked a more streamlined calendar, but it's not possible."

PSG are currently two points ahead of Marseille at the top of Ligue 1.