Paris Saint-Germain stands on the verge of clinching another Ligue 1 title this Wednesday, May 13th. The Parisian giants are set to face their closest rivals, RC Lens, in a crucial rescheduled match from the 29th league fixture. This encounter presents a golden opportunity for the capital club to secure their fifth consecutive French championship. The team from the Parc des Princes, who have also reached the Champions League final for the second year running, aims to add a domestic trophy to their impressive season.

Currently leading the French top flight with a comfortable 73 points, PSG travels to face an exceptional Lens side, who sit firmly in second place with 67 points. The 21:00 CEST kickoff on Wednesday could see the Ligue 1 title officially decided.

The capital club is vying for its 14th overall championship in the competition, and its fifth in a row. This presents an exceptional opportunity for PSG to further etch its name in history. They could become only the third team in the 21st century to mathematically secure the Ligue 1 title in a direct clash against the team positioned second in the standings. Previous instances include Lyon against Lens in the 2001-2002 season (3-1 victory) and PSG themselves facing Monaco in 2017-2018 (a dominant 7-1 win).

A draw or victory will crown Paris Saint-Germain champions

To lift the Ligue 1 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 club has suffered only two losses this season, would be enough to guarantee their triumph. With 74 points from a draw, PSG would be mathematically out of reach by the final matchday on Sunday, May 17th, as Lens would then have 68 points. Naturally, a victory for the Parisians would also definitively seal the championship, extending their lead even further.

Goal difference strongly favors Paris Saint-Germain

Conversely, for Lens to maintain even a slim hope of catching PSG, they must secure a victory on their home turf. Should they win, taking their points total to 70, the northern side would narrow the gap to three points behind their Parisian counterparts. This would theoretically open a path for them to draw level on points on the 38th and final matchday, provided PSG were to lose their subsequent match against Paris FC and other results align.

However, even this highly improbable scenario is unlikely to deny Marquinhos’ teammates another Ligue 1 title due to their commanding goal difference. PSG boasts a significant advantage with +44 compared to Lens’s +29. In the event of a points tie, goal difference is the deciding factor. This means that even if Paris Saint-Germain were to lose, their grip on the top spot is secure unless Lens manages to overcome a monumental 15-goal deficit in goal difference, a virtually impossible feat.

Parisian coach Luis Enrique expressed confidence following his team’s 1-0 victory over Brest. He acknowledged Lens’s impressive season, stating, “We must highlight what Lens has achieved all season, they have been at an incredible level, it has been very difficult for us.” However, he confidently added, “We are already champions, at 99.9%.” The question now remains whether that percentage will reach a full 100% this Wednesday, or if the official confirmation of the Ligue 1 title will require waiting until the final weekend of competition.