Lens, Second of the championship behind Paris It only remained to formalize this coronation and Luis Enrique’s men did not hesitate. Paris Saint-Germain won the 14th French championship title in its history by dominating the Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday, May 13, on the field of its runner-up Lens (2-0).
Thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (29th) and Ibrahim Mbaye (90th+3), as well as several saves from Matvei Safonov, the Parisians accomplished their mission, and remain on the path to another historic double Ligue 1 – Champions League, with the final against Arsenal on May 30.
It’s the first time in its history, and therefore especially since the arrival of QSI, that the capital club has managed to string together five consecutive titles. Even if PSG hasn’t been dominant throughout the season, with Luis Enrique not hesitating to rotate the squad to preserve the players for the Champions League, they managed to keep the surprising Lens team at a distance.
Regardless of their result against Lyon on the final matchday, Lens will finish in second place in the championship behind Paris. A huge result for Pierre Sage’s men, who was voted the best coach in Ligue 1 at the UNFP Awards, as they will return to the Champions League next year and still have a chance to win the French Cup on May 22 (final against Nice at the Stade de France).
As for PSG, they will play their final match in France against PFC on Sunday and then focus on defending their European title in the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
