Monaco loses and PSG is crowned Ligue 1 tri-champion from the couch

PSG clinched their 12th French championship title after Monaco's defeat against Lyon. Despite a valiant effort from Monaco, Lyon's late goal dashed their hopes, paving the way for PSG's triumph.

SoccerDino, Website Writer
Published: 04:03, 29 Apr 2024

PSG clinched the French championship title this past Sunday, securing the crown as a result of Monaco's defeat against Lyon at their home ground, ending in a 3-2 scoreline.

Monaco, trailing PSG in the standings, desperately needed a win to keep their hopes alive in the title race. Initially, things seemed promising for Monaco as they took the lead with a goal from Ben Yedder. However, Lyon swiftly turned the tables with goals from Lacazette and Benrahma. Despite Monaco's efforts, Ben Yedder's second goal of the match brought them back level at 2-2. However, their hopes were dashed when Fofana netted the decisive goal for Lyon in the 84th minute, sparking jubilation among PSG supporters in Paris.

This victory marks PSG's 12th championship title, with an impressive ten of those titles secured within the last 12 editions of the competition, underscoring the club's dominance in French football.

Leading the Parisian side is Luis Enrique, the esteemed coach known for his tactical prowess and ability to inspire his players to perform at their best. Among the talented squad members contributing to PSG's success are Vitinha, Danilo Pereira, Gonçalo Ramos, and Nuno Mendes, each bringing their unique skills and talents to the team's campaign.

As PSG celebrates another triumph on the domestic stage, their focus now shifts to future challenges and aspirations, both domestically and in European competitions, as they strive for continued success under the guidance of Luis Enrique and the collective effort of their talented squad.

Updated: 04:03, 29 Apr 2024