PHOTOS: PSG edge Lens to clinch record 14th Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the 2025/26 Ligue 1 title after a 2-0 victory over RC Lens, securing a record 14th French league crown and their fifth consecutive championship under Luis Enrique.

Lens entered the match knowing that only a victory would keep the title race alive heading into the final day.

Backed by an electric home crowd, Pierre Sage’s men produced an energetic and courageous performance, creating numerous chances throughout the contest.

However, despite registering 25 shots and generating an impressive expected goals tally of 2.57, the hosts were repeatedly denied by PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who delivered one of his finest performances of the season.

The opening stages were fiercely competitive, with Lens pushing aggressively through Abdallah Sima and Wesley Saïd.

The home side came agonisingly close to scoring in the 20th minute when Saïd’s close-range effort was brilliantly saved before Illia Zabarnyi cleared Adrien Thomasson’s rebound off the line. PSG, however, showed the ruthless efficiency that has defined their campaign.

The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute after a costly defensive mistake from Malang Sarr.

Ousmane Dembélé intercepted possession and quickly fed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who controlled calmly before finishing past Robin Risser to give PSG a crucial lead.

The goal silenced the home supporters and shifted momentum toward the defending champions.

Lens continued to fight relentlessly after the break. Sima struck the post, Thauvin had a late equaliser ruled out for offside, and Safonov produced several outstanding saves to preserve PSG’s advantage.

As the game entered stoppage time, PSG delivered the final blow on a swift counterattack.

Substitute Ibrahim Mbaye smashed home Désiré Doué’s cutback in the 93rd minute to confirm the victory and ignite celebrations among the travelling supporters.

The triumph means PSG have now won Ligue 1 titles in the following years: 1985/86, 1993/94, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and now 2025/26.

Attention now turns to Europe, where PSG will attempt to complete a historic season when they face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30.

With domestic dominance secured, Luis Enrique’s side now has the chance to cement this era as the greatest in the club’s history.

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