Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 victory over RC Lens, extending their record as the most successful club in French football history.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight Ligue 1 championship on Wednesday after defeating RC Lens 2-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The victory marked PSG's 14th French league title and cemented their status as the most successful team in Ligue 1 history.
The match saw Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia score the opening goal for PSG in the 29th minute, following an assist from Ousmane Dembele. Kvaratskhelia's clinical finish put the Parisians ahead and set the tone for a tense encounter.
Despite Lens' efforts to mount a comeback, PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made several key saves, denying Wesley Said and Abdallah Sima in particular. The latter had a chance to equalize but struck the post midway through the second half.
Teenage substitute Ibrahim Mbaye secured the win with a composed finish on the counter-attack deep into stoppage time. PSG's victory came despite a depleted squad, missing key players like Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes due to injury.
Luis Enrique praised his team for their resilience and defensive adaptability, emphasizing that such qualities are crucial for winning trophies. "Today, we spent more time defending than usual," said the coach. "But if you want to win trophies, you have to be able to dominate both offensively and defensively."
PSG will conclude their league campaign against Paris FC before facing Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final later this month. The team's success continues to set a benchmark for other French clubs and highlights PSG's dominance in Ligue 1.
