Monaco Defeated by Lyon, PSG Ensures 2023/2024 Ligue 1 Title

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) confirmed the 2023/24 French Ligue 1 title after their closest rivals, AS Monaco, lost 2-3 to Olympique Lyonnais in matchday 31 at the Groupama Stadium, Sunday (28/4/2024) time local or Monday (29/4/2024) early morning WIB.

Luis Enrique's troops had to wait for the results of the Monaco match to confirm the title, after they drew 3-3 against Le Havre at the Parc des Princes on Saturday (27/4/2024).

With this victory, PSG won the French League title for the third time in a row since the 2021/2022 season. This is PSG's 12th Ligue 1 title and 10th in the last 11 years.

PSG locked in the French League title this season, after winning 70 points from 31 matches. With three matches remaining, PSG's number of points, which is 12 points ahead of Monaco, will certainly not be overtaken.

In the Lyon vs Monaco match, the visiting team took the lead through a goal from Wissam Ben Yeder in the 1st minute. Lyon equalized through Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the 22nd minute, and took the lead through Said Benrahma's action in the 26th minute.

Monaco managed to make the score equal thanks to Ben Yeder's second goal in the 60th minute. Malik Fofana ensured Lyon's victory, as well as giving PSG the title with his goal in the 84th minute.

After winning the Ligue 1 title, Kylian Mbappe et al will focus their attention on winning their first Champions League title. PSG has advanced to the semifinals after beating Barcelona in the quarter-finals with an aggregate of 6-4.

Les Parisiens will face Borussia Dortmund in the last four. The first leg match is scheduled at Signal Iduna Park on Thursday, May 2, at 02.00 WIB.