On Matchday 33 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 1-0 at the Parc des Princes. This match effectively clinched the title in a weekend filled with significant results.
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PSG rotated their squad extensively against Brest, just days after their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, and were largely held at bay by their opponents. However, coach Désiré Doué found a way through to secure three crucial points.
While this doesn’t guarantee the title entirely, as football can be unpredictable, it’s practically a done deal with Lens holding a six-point lead and a 15-point advantage on goal difference, with two matches remaining. The Lens/Paris match this Wednesday could officially seal the title, or leave the title race wide open for Matchday 34.
In any case, Lens did the job and put the pressure on Friday night, also at the end of a difficult match. Nantes fought hard to keep their survival hopes alive, only to have them crushed at the end of the game. Nantes joins Metz in Ligue 2.
Nice could well be in the relegation playoff spot (against the third-placed team in Ligue 2) after Auxerre’s crucial victory last night, which put them ahead in a very tense match. Everything can still change next Sunday. Le Havre isn’t safe after their 1-0 defeat against Olympique de Marseille, a result that benefits OM even though Champions League qualification is no longer possible. There’s a glimmer of hope for the Europa League, but the risk of missing out on European competition remains.
Before refocusing on the top of the table, we need to take a look at Angers, who secured their survival with a draw against Strasbourg. This is no small feat, especially for Angers, who have been slow to capitalize on their opportunities, both in this match and throughout the season.
Moreover, it was Olympique Lyonnais who stumbled yesterday and find themselves in danger after a surprise defeat against Toulouse, a team that reminded everyone they can still be a tough opponent. Lille took advantage to move back into third place thanks to a victory that knocks Monaco out of the European places (although a Lens win in the Coupe de France against Nice would secure them a spot). Finally, Rennes accomplished their mission, albeit with some difficulty, against a Paris FC side that had already secured their place in Ligue 1.
