This Wednesday (24), the PSG visit the vice-lantern Lorientat 2pm (Brasília time), seeking to take another giant step towards guaranteeing the title of French Championship. The match for the 29th round of the Ligue 1 tem live broadcast via ESPN no Star+.
The team led by Luis Enrique comes from 4-1 defeat of rival Lyonlast weekend, which left the capital club with one hand on the cup.
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Com 11 points advantage over 2nd place, the Monacowith five matches left to be played, Paris could be champions this midweek.
As both teams have 29 matches played so far, and Monaco plays on Thursday (25) against LillePSG can win the title (or practically secure the title) this mid-week in the following scenarios:
Se to win of Lorient, Paris will 69 points and supports Monaco lose (stays with 55) or draw (go to 56) with Lille. With that, Monaco would be 14 or 13 points behind, having only more 12 in dispute, which would confirm PSG’s title.
If you tie with LorientParis goes to 67 points and supports Monaco lose to Lille (keeps 55). With that, Monaco would be 12 points back with 12 points in dispute, but having to make up a difference of almost 40 balance goals. With that, PSG would technically be champions.
If they lose to the runner-up this Wednesday, however, Luis Enrique’s team will see their title postponed at least until the 31st round, as the Principality club will still have a chance of catching up to them in the table.
This is the same scenario that will happen if both clubs win their commitments for the round.
PSG players celebrate goal against Lyon, in Ligue 1 EFE/EPA/Teresa Suarez
Guarantee the achievement of Ligue 1 as quickly as possible, in fact, is PSG’s priority at the moment.
According to the newspaper The Parisianthe objective of the technical committee is to rest the starters in the French Championship as soon as the cup is guaranteed, saving strength for the fight for other possible titles in 2023/24.
It is worth remembering that Paris is in the semi-finals of Uefa Champions League and will face the Borussia Dortmundfrom Germany, for a place in the big decision.
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At the same time, the team from the capital plays the final of French Cup against Lyon, on May 25, to try for another national trophy and, possibly, a Triple Crown this season.
It is also worth remembering that Kylian Mbappé’s team has already won the French Super Cup in 2023/24. However, this competition is considered to be of minor importance.
Where to watch Lorient x PSG, in French?
Lorient x PSGthis Wednesday (24), at 2pm (Brasília time), on Ligue 1tem transmission via ESPN no Star+.