Since the introduction of the three-point win system in Ligue 1 (in the 1994–95 season), no league leaders with a lead of more than one point with two matchdays remaining have failed to win the title. Paris Saint-Germain could therefore secure the title against RC Lens next Wednesday.
A scenario that would echo two notable precedents from the 21st century: Olympique Lyonnais’ victory over Lens in 2001–02 (3–1) and, above all, Paris’s thrashing of AS Monaco in 2017–18 (7–1), which effectively sealed the title against the eventual runners-up.
This season, Paris Saint-Germain have managed to make the difference in every situation. The Rouge et Bleu have won six times by a 1-0 scoreline in the league, already twice as many as in the previous two seasons under Luis Enrique. The capital club also stands out for the impact of its substitutes: with 28 goals scored by players coming off the bench across all competitions, Paris has the highest tally among teams in Europe’s top five leagues.
Paris Saint-Germain are also impressive from distance, having scored 22 goals from outside the box – a tally that is also unmatched among Europe’s top five leagues this season.
In his 100th appearance in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain, Désiré Doué has reached the 50-goal-involvement milestone for the club (29 goals, 21 assists).
For his part, Lucas Hernández is enjoying his most prolific season in Ligue 1 with three assists, more than in his first two seasons in the top flight in the red and blue shirt.