When can PSG win Ligue 1 title in 2023? Messi, Mbappe chasing mathematical confirmation of French crown

Kyle Bonn

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Despite an injury to Neymar and speculation over Lionel Messi's future, Kylian Mbappe has driven Paris Saint-Germain to the brink of a Ligue 1 title defence, and they are edging closer to retaining the trophy.

PSG sit atop the standings, holding a six-point cushion above the rest of the league. Should they win, it would be PSG's third straight league title and ninth in the past 11 years.

It seemed for some time after consecutive defeats to Rennes and Lyon in early April that their spot at the top of the table would be in peril, but they have recovered well to fight off their rivals.

It's been a difficult season for Christophe Galtier overall, knocked out of the Champions League and Coupe de France earlier than desired. Yet the league title should give the Parisians some respite from the jeers.

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Ligue 1 table, standings

PSG currently hold an six-point lead over the rest of Ligue 1, and are charging towards the top flight title.

Lens and Marseille are jumbled in second and third, the only clubs that are still within reach. PSG's task is to remain on track in the run-in.

Ligue 1 table

Updated as of Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Pos Team Points Matches
Played
Goals
Scored
Goal
Difference
Next Match
1. PSG 84 36 86 +50 @ Strasbourg, May 27
2. Lens 78 36 62 +34 vs. Ajaccio, May 27
3. Marseille 73 36 66 +28 vs. Brest, May 27

PSG remaining Ligue 1 fixtures

Date Time
(GMT / ET)
Opponent Home/
Away
Fri, May 27 20:00 / 15:00 Strasbourg A
Fri, Jun. 3 20:00 / 15:00 Clermont Foot H

When can PSG confirm Ligue 1 title?

With two matches remaining, second-placed Lens have a maximum possible point total of 84. Thus, to secure the title, PSG need to reach 85 points to ensure themselves of mathematical confirmation.

With PSG sitting on 84 points at the moment, they only need one more point, to win the 2022/23 Ligue 1 title.

PSG can clinch the title on their visit to Strasbourg on May 27 if they avoid defeat at the Stade de la Meinau.

When did PSG last fail to win Ligue 1 title

PSG have maintained significant dominance over the French top flight over the past decade. They won their first league title in 1986, and again in 1994, but they have won most of their league championships over the past 10 years.

Since 2013, PSG have won eight Ligue 1 titles, failing to win only in 2016/17 and 2020/21, the latter of which came two years ago as Lille pipped the crown by a single point. Burak Yilmaz and Jonathan David combined for 29 league goals to see LOSC to the championship.

That 2020/21 season saw PSG lose eight matches across the league campaign, including dropping games against other top-tier rivals Lens, Marseille, Monaco (twice), Lyon, and critically, Lille in early April.

Compare that to this season, where PSG hold a significant lead atop the table, having only lost five league matches all year long.

Kyle Bonn

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Kyle Bonn, is a Syracuse University broadcast journalism graduate with over a decade of experience covering soccer globally. Kyle specializes in soccer tactics and betting, with a degree in data analytics. Kyle also does TV broadcasts for Wake Forest soccer, and has had previous stops with NBC Soccer and IMG College. When not covering the game, he has long enjoyed loyalty to the New York Giants, Yankees, and Fulham. Kyle enjoys playing racquetball and video games when not watching or covering sports.