2025–2026 Review: Looking back on a championship-winning Ligue 1 season!

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At the end of another thrilling season, Paris Saint-Germain have retained their domestic title. With a mix of impressive team performances, dramatic comebacks, hard-fought victories and historic nights, Les Rouge et Bleus rose to the occasion at key moments to write a new chapter in their Ligue 1 history. Here’s a look back at six matches that defined this title-winning campaign from Luis Enrique’s side!

Toulouse: A masterclass to kick-start the campaign

By the end of August, the Parisians had sent a strong message to the rest of the league. Away to Toulouse, the capital club turned in one of their most spectacular attacking performances of the season, securing victory in an absolute goal-fest (3–6). Led by a dazzling João Neves, who scored an exceptional hat-trick, Paris showcased all their technical flair and collective strength. Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé also got in on the act in a match that became one of the first major highlights of the 2025–2026 season.

Strasbourg: True grit

A few weeks later, the Parc des Princes witnessed a truly madcap encounter against Strasbourg. Trailing by two goals despite having opened the scoring, Les Rouge et Bleus seemed on the verge of collapse. But, spurred on by their fans, they found the resources to turn the match around. Gonçalo Ramos and then Senny Mayulu helped Paris Saint-Germain snatch a spectacular draw (3-3), a testament to the resilience of a squad that never stopped believing. A defining match in terms of spirit, and one that showcased the sheer determination of the future champions.

Lyon: The win that changed everything

At the Groupama Stadium, in one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the season, Paris demonstrated their ability to rise to the occasion in big games. In the course of an intense encounter that could have gone either way until the very last moments, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia kept Les Rouge et Bleu in touch with a tenacious Lyon side. And just as the match seemed to be heading for a draw, João Neves popped up in stoppage time to secure a victory as precious as it was spectacular (2-3). A crucial win that allowed the Parisians to reclaim top spot in the table and approach the rest of the season with confidence.

Strasbourg: Winter turning point

In early February, Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated their mastery away to Strasbourg. At a packed Stade de la Meinau, Les Rouge et Bleu showed patience and resilience to overcome a side who never give an inch in front of their home crowd. Despite being reduced to ten men, the Parisians still managed to score a decisive second goal through Nuno Mendes (2-1), and came away with three precious points to strengthen their position at the top of the table. Another victory clinched through sheer will, and one that proved crucial in shaping their end-of-season campaign.

Le Classique: An historic display

There are evenings that leave a lasting mark on a season - and possibly even beyond that - and the clash with Marseille at the Parc des Princes falls into this category. In an electric atmosphere, Luis Enrique’s men turned in a flawless performance to secure a resounding Classique win. Technical mastery, intensity, attacking efficiency... all the ingredients were there to give the Parisian fans an unforgettable evening. Beyond the result (5-0), this historic victory over their rivals from Marseille was emblematic of the dominance Les Rouge et Bleu showed throughout the season.

Lens: Coronation night

As if by fate, it was in the North that Paris Saint-Germain cemented their status as kings of France. Going head to head with their closest title rivals, Les Rouge et Bleu rose to the occasion with focus and determination to secure the result that guaranteed them the French league title (2-0). At the final whistle, the joy was tangible: thanks to this victory in Lens, Paris retained their crown and concluded a Ligue 1 season marked by consistency, collective strength and the ability to rise to the occasion in decisive matches.

From the opening fireworks in Toulouse to the title clinched in Lens - via the thrilling encounters against Strasbourg, Lyon and Marseille - the 2025–2026 season will be remembered as one in which a squad shone in every aspect of the game. A talented, ambitious and united team, which once again flew the Rouge et Bleu colours high to add another French league title to Paris Saint-Germain’s trophy cabinet – the 14th in its history!

2025–2026 Review: Looking back on a championship-winning Ligue 1 season!

Toulouse: A masterclass to kick-start the campaign

Strasbourg: True grit

Lyon: The win that changed everything

Strasbourg: Winter turning point

Le Classique: An historic display

Lens: Coronation night

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Toulouse: A masterclass to kick-start the campaign

Strasbourg: True grit

Lyon: The win that changed everything

Strasbourg: Winter turning point

Le Classique: An historic display

Lens: Coronation night