On Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Lens 2-0 in a rescheduled match from Matchday 29 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season at the Stade Bollaert. Here are the highlights and lowlights of this victory.
Highlights –
❤️ PSG are French champions.
That’s the main point, even if it was practically a done deal: PSG have secured their 2025-2026 league title. This is something to never be underestimated, always to be savored. This team deserves praise for consistently performing at a high level and for maintaining that level despite the lack of a preseason. All this while qualifying for the Champions League final on May 30th against Arsenal.
Safonov, the Russian bulwark.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper made numerous aerial saves and interventions to help his team, with a revamped defense, remain solid against a very enterprising Lens side. A fine performance to boost his confidence.
Ilya Zabarnyi.
In a far from easy match, with a revamped defense and facing a strong attack, the 23-year-old defender made several crucial interventions. He confirms his recent rise in form.
No injuries.
As evidenced by the intensity shown by the Parisians, a major priority for PSG was managing their fitness ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30th. While playing seriously, of course. But avoiding injuries was crucial, and they succeeded.
Lows –
😡Bradley Barcola.
Let’s not get carried away; PSG didn’t deliver a great performance in what seemed more like a friendly match. But the 23-year-old striker didn’t offer much going forward, nor really defensively. He seems a bit off his game at the moment, lacking the confidence and determination expected ahead of the Champions League final. He was substituted at halftime, with no injury being mentioned at this time.
