Even considering the usual off-field circus that follows Paris Saint-Germain around every season, the second half of this Ligue 1 campaign has been one for the ages.
Having won Ligue 1 eight times in the past ten seasons, you would be right for assuming PSG have got the league wrapped up already. That is not the case, though, and it is down to a range of different reasons.
Off the pitch, there has been drama involving the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Presnel Kimpembe, Achraf Hakimi and coach Christophe Galtier. On it, Galtier has been unable to get the best out of his incredibly talented group of players, with the squad looking very lopsided.
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With four games left to play, PSG have a six-point lead over second-placed Lens. They are certainly in a position of strength and it would take quite a collapse for them not to retain their crown.
There are three teams who are in with a mathematical chance of winning Ligue 1 this season. Alongside PSG, Lens and Marseille, who are six and eight points off the top, can still come out in first place.
|
Pos |
Team |
Games Played |
Goal Difference |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
PSG |
34 |
44 |
78 |
|
2 |
Lens |
34 |
31 |
72 |
|
3 |
Marseille |
34 |
28 |
70 |
Given PSG’s superior goal difference in comparison to Lens, the league can actually be won as early as this weekend. If PSG win, Lens lose and Marseille fail to win, PSG would have a nine-point lead with three games to play.
While it would not be mathematically sealed, it would require a huge goal swing for Les Parisiens to not win the league.
PSG’s remaining Ligue 1 fixtures
The other thing on PSG’s side when it comes to securing the title is they only have games against teams in the bottom half of Ligue 1 left to play.
Lens’ remaining Ligue 1 fixtures
Lens have also got a fairly simple-looking fixture list to navigate although they do have a couple of top-half teams to take on. They will feel all 12 points can be secured, though.
Marseille’s remaining Ligue 1 fixtures
Marseille were recently beaten by Lens which put an end to any realistic chance of them winning Ligue 1, but if they win their remaining games then they are in the hunt. Third place in Ligue 1 has to go through a Champions League qualifying round, so there is a big incentive to try and finish second.
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