Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is poised to secure the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, setting the stage for a potential historic treble. After their thrilling comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League, PSG now faces a resurgent Lyon on Sunday. A win against Lyon could give PSG the opportunity to clinch the title with four games to spare when they visit Lorient on Wednesday.
PSG’s triumph against Barcelona has propelled them into the Champions League semi-finals against Borussia Dortmund, as they continue their pursuit of their maiden European crown. Additionally, they will face Lyon in the French Cup final on May 25.
Kylian Mbappe, who is set to depart the club at the end of the season, played a pivotal role in the 4-1 second-leg victory over Barcelona, scoring twice. He urged his teammates to remain focused and not get carried away.
“We have to stay focused and to stay on track towards our goal,” Mbappe told PSG TV. “I want to help my team. The truth is, I always want to help the team. We are in a period where every detail counts and it’s true that goals help, but not only that. I want to contribute on both sides of the field, to try to help the team as much as possible. To give everything and have no regrets.”
PSG was on course to win Ligue 1 comfortably last season, but a series of setbacks meant they only secured the title with one match to spare, finishing just one point ahead of Lens. The capital club is determined to avoid such slip-ups this term, but they will face a stern test against Lyon, who have transformed from relegation candidates to European contenders under Pierre Sage.
Lyon’s 4-3 victory over second-placed Brest last weekend moved them within two points of sixth-placed Lens and the Europa Conference League spot. The race for places in next season’s Champions League group stage is also nearing an exciting conclusion, with Brest, Monaco, and Lille, behind leaders PSG, separated by just four points.
The top three in the French top flight will go straight into the group stage, with the fourth-placed team heading into the qualifying rounds. Brest host Monaco on Sunday, defending a one-point lead over their third-placed opponents. Lille play Strasbourg earlier that day, with the opportunity to move into third place with a win.
