Paris Saint-Germain is poised to potentially secure their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title this Wednesday, May 13th, as they face their closest challengers, RC Lens, in a rescheduled match from the 29th round. This crucial encounter could see the capital club officially crowned French champions.
Could a domestic and European double be on the horizon for Paris Saint-Germain? Having already reached the Champions League final for the second successive year, the squad from the Parc des Princes has an opportunity to secure their first piece of silverware this Wednesday, May 13th. Dominating the league standings with a commanding 73 points, the Parisians travel to face Lens (kick-off 9 PM), who have enjoyed an outstanding season themselves and currently sit firmly in second place with 67 points, in this pivotal delayed fixture from Ligue 1’s 29th matchday.
3 – Le Paris SG pourrait être la troisième équipe au 21e siècle à remporter mathématiquement le titre de Ligue 1 lors d’un match contre son futur dauphin, après Lyon v Lens en 2001/02 (3-1) et le PSG lui-même v Monaco en 2017/18 (7-1). Anticipation. pic.twitter.com/IcQCDxPv6q — OptaJean (@OptaJean) May 11, 2026
The Parisian club is pursuing its 14th overall league championship, and an impressive fifth in a row. This fixture presents a golden opportunity to further etch their name in the annals of football history: they could become only the third team in the 21st century to mathematically clinch the Ligue 1 title by defeating their direct runner-up. This rare feat was previously accomplished by Lyon in the 2001-2002 season and by PSG themselves in 2017-2018.
A draw or victory will officially crown Paris Saint-Germain champions
To secure the coveted 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 bring joy to the Parisian faithful. With 74 points, PSG would be out of reach by the final matchday on Sunday, May 17th (Lens would then have 68 points). Similarly, a victory for the capital club would also seal the championship fate, extending their lead even further.
Favorable goal difference: a decisive factor
Conversely, for Lens to maintain even a glimmer of hope, they must secure a victory on their home turf against a Parisian side currently grappling with several key injuries (including Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Lee Kang-In, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Chevalier, all of whom are unavailable). Should Lens triumph, Pierre Sage’s men, whose coach was recently named Ligue 1’s Manager of the Year, would close the gap to three points behind their opponents. This would theoretically open a path for them to draw level on points on the 38th and final matchday, provided other results align, such as PSG losing their derby against Paris FC.
However, even this highly improbable scenario is unlikely to deny Marquinhos and his teammates another Ligue 1 title, given their substantial advantage in goal difference (+44 compared to Lens’s +29). Goal difference is the tie-breaker in French football. Therefore, even if Paris Saint-Germain were to lose, it is highly improbable for the top spot to slip away, unless their rivals manage to overcome the significant 15-goal difference separating the two clubs.
Parisian coach Luis Enrique certainly isn’t underestimating their opponents, stating after his side’s 1-0 victory over Brest: “We must acknowledge what Lens has achieved all season; they’ve performed at an incredible level, making it very challenging for us.”
However, he confidently added, “We are champions already, 99.9%.”
The question now is whether that percentage will officially hit 100% this Wednesday, or if the ultimate confirmation will have to wait until the final weekend of the campaign.
