News Focus
- Paris Saint-Germain clinch record-extending 14th Ligue 1 championship
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye score in crucial away victory at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
- Title secured with one fixture remaining following rearranged matchday 29 clash
- Champions League holders enjoy 13-day break before facing Arsenal in Budapest final
Paris Saint-Germain have sealed their status as French champions for the 14th time in the club’s history. The capital outfit confirmed the 2025-26 Ligue 1 title on Wednesday evening following a hard-fought triumph away to RC Lens.
Luis Enrique’s side entered the stadium requiring just a point to defend their crown with one match remaining. However, the Parisians secured maximum points thanks to a first-half strike from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a late effort from Ibrahim Mbaye during injury time.
This success extends PSG’s domestic supremacy, marking their fourth consecutive championship following Lille’s shock victory in 2021. The campaign proved more demanding than the previous term, when Enrique’s men finished 19 points ahead of Olympique de Marseille. This season, Pierre Sage’s Lens outfit provided genuine competition until the penultimate match.
The league season concludes on Sunday with a short journey to Paris FC at the Stade Bauer. Following an early elimination from the Coupe de France by local rivals, the squad now benefits from nearly two weeks’ preparation. Their next competitive action arrives on Saturday, 30 May, when they face Arsenal in Budapest aiming to defend their Champions League trophy.