• Paris Saint-Germain is set to face its closest competitor, RC Lens, in a rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture this Wednesday, May 13th.
• This pivotal encounter offers the capital club a golden opportunity to secure its fifth consecutive French championship.

Could Paris Saint-Germain be on the verge of a historic double? Having already secured a spot in the Champions League final for the second consecutive year, the Parisian giants are now poised to claim their first domestic title of the season this Wednesday, May 13th. Dominating the league standings with 73 points, PSG travels to face second-placed Lens (67 points), who have enjoyed an exceptional season, in a crucial rescheduled match from Ligue 1’s 29th round. The kickoff is scheduled for 9 PM local time.

The capital club, vying for its 14th overall Ligue 1 title and an impressive fifth in a row, has a unique opportunity to etch its name further into football history. They could become only the third team in the 21st century to mathematically clinch the league championship in a direct confrontation with their eventual runner-up. This rare feat was previously achieved by Lyon in the 2001-2002 season and by PSG themselves in the 2017-2018 campaign.

a draw or victory secures the ligue 1 crown for Paris

To hoist the trophy as early as this Wednesday, Luis Enrique’s squad simply needs to avoid defeat. A draw at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, a venue where the northern side has suffered only two losses this season, would be enough to secure their triumph. With 74 points following a draw, Paris Saint-Germain would be mathematically out of reach for Lens (who would then have 68 points) before the final matchday on Sunday, May 17th. Similarly, a victory for the Parisians would also definitively seal the championship, extending their lead even further.

significant goal difference strengthens psg’s position

Conversely, for Lens to maintain even a glimmer of hope, they must secure a victory on their home turf against a Paris Saint-Germain side potentially dealing with some key absences. Should Lens triumph, they would close the gap to three points (70 points for Lens against 73 for PSG). This scenario would theoretically allow them to draw level on points on the 38th and final matchday, provided other results align, such as a PSG loss in their derby against Paris FC.

However, even this improbable sequence of events is unlikely to deny Marquinhos and his teammates another title. PSG boasts a vastly superior goal difference (+44 compared to Lens’s +29). This crucial metric serves as the tie-breaker in Ligue 1 standings. In essence, even a defeat for Paris Saint-Germain would probably not jeopardize their top spot, unless RC Lens manages to overcome the substantial 15-goal difference separating the two clubs.

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Parisian coach Luis Enrique expressed his confidence after their recent 1-0 victory over Brest, stating, “We must acknowledge Lens’s incredible performance throughout the season; they’ve been very challenging for us.” However, he confidently added, “We are already champions, at 99.9%.” The football world awaits to see if that percentage will hit a definitive 100% this Wednesday, or if the coronation will be delayed until the final weekend of the competition.

By Mariama Hamani — Analyst