The final round of the French championship was even more exciting and dramatic than expected. Having already secured the title, PSG lost 1-2 away to Paris FC in the Paris derby. Although Luis Enrique's side was under no pressure regarding the result, this defeat sends some worrying signals for the team.
PSG took the lead first in the match. In the 50th minute, Bradley Barcola found the back of the net to put the visitors ahead. However, Paris FC did not give up. Substitute Alimami Gory changed the fate of the game. He equalized in the 76th minute and scored his second goal in the 90+4th minute, handing the hosts a dramatic victory.
The most unpleasant aspect for PSG, even more than the result, was Ousmane Dembélé's injury. The French winger was forced to leave the pitch in the 27th minute. Naturally, this causes serious concern for the Parisians ahead of the Champions League final. Enrique's team needs every key player healthy and ready before the final.
Another important event of the round revolved around Lille. The team lost 0-2 at home to Auxerre. However, because Lyon suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Lens, Lille maintained third place and secured a direct spot in the Champions League.
Lyon ended the season with a heavy defeat. Lens scored four unanswered goals away from home to solidify second place. Wesley Saïd scored a brace, while Florian Sotoca and Florian Thauvin also got on the scoresheet. Thus, Lens headed directly to the UCL, while Lyon will participate in the qualifying round.
One of the most incredible games took place in Strasbourg. Monaco was leading 4-1 by the 55th minute. But Strasbourg staged a real comeback and eventually won 5-4. This defeat was very painful for Monaco, as the team was left out of European competitions. In football, 4-1 is not a guarantee — this game was living proof of that.
Marseille defeated Rennes 3-1. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Amine Gouiri, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang secured the win for the hosts. Timothy Weah scored the only consolation goal for Rennes.
Thus, PSG finished the season as champions with 76 points. Lens took second place and Lille third, securing direct Champions League spots. Lyon will participate in the UCL qualifying round.
Ligue 1. Matchday 34
Paris FC — PSG 2:1
Goals: Alimami Gory, 76, 90+4 — Bradley Barcola, 50.Lyon — Lens 0:4
Goals: Wesley Saïd, 20, 32; Florian Sotoca, 45+1; Florian Thauvin, 53.Strasbourg — Monaco 5:4
Goals: Martial Godo, 34, 84; Diego Moreira, 58; Sebastian Nanasi, 61, 72 — Lamine Camara, 10, 42; Ansu Fati, 45+2; Ismaël Doukouré, 55 (OG).Marseille — Rennes 3:1
Goals: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, 2; Amine Gouiri, 10; Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 55 — Timothy Weah, 85.Lille — Auxerre 0:2
Goals: Lassine Sinayoko, 32, 90.Lorient — Le Havre 0:2
Goals: Abdoulaye Touré, 33; Bamba Dieng, 45.Brest — Angers 1:1
Goals: Romain Del Castillo, 55 — Himad Abdelli, 60.Nice — Metz 0:0.
In short, the Ligue 1 season ended with unexpected twists. PSG are champions but lost the derby. Lens and Lille got UCL tickets. Monaco, despite leading 4-1, were left empty-handed from European competitions. The finish line in France was not simple; it was like the final episode of a series.
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