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PSG Nears Ligue 1 Title After Marseille's Loss to Reims

Paris Saint-Germain could secure their 13th Ligue 1 title today, following Marseille's 3-1 defeat and a dominant 6-1 victory over Saint-Etienne.

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Saint-Etienne v Paris St Germain - Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France - March 29, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Saint-Etienne v Paris St Germain - Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France - March 29, 2025 Paris St Germain's Nuno Mendes in action REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Saint-Etienne v Paris St Germain - Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France - March 29, 2025 Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola in action with AS Saint-Etienne's Yvann Macon REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Saint-Etienne v Paris St Germain - Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France - March 29, 2025 AS Saint-Etienne's Leo Petrot in action REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Overview

  • Marseille's 3-1 loss to Reims leaves them 19 points behind PSG, effectively ending their title hopes.
  • Reims secured their first league win since November, moving five points clear of the relegation play-off spot.
  • Keito Nakamura played a pivotal role in Reims' victory, scoring the opener and assisting another goal.
  • PSG thrashed Saint-Etienne 6-1 and could clinch the title if Nice and Monaco draw in the day's final match.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed a preference to celebrate the title at home in their next match against Angers.