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PSG secure 14th French league title with victory over Lens

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Mamadou Mbaye seal PSG’s championship, while Manchester City close the gap on Arsenal and Inter Milan complete a domestic double.

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Adrian Cole
Political Correspondent
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Source: France 24 International · original
Ligue 1: PSG crowned French champions after win at Lens
Paris club clinch fifth consecutive domestic crown as European football sees shifts in title races and cup finals

Paris Saint-Germain have officially secured their 14th French league title following a 2-0 away victory against Lens, as reported by France 24 International. The result confirms the Paris club’s fifth consecutive Ligue 1 championship, with only one match remaining in the season.

The decisive win was forged through goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 29th minute and Mamadou Mbaye in extra time, specifically at the 90+3 minute mark. Despite facing pressure from their closest rivals, the Parisians maintained their dominance to seal the title early.

In concurrent European football developments, Manchester City moved within two points of league leaders Arsenal after defeating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The result intensifies the Premier League title race, leaving the outcome of the season’s final fixtures highly contested.

Elsewhere in Italy, Inter Milan secured the Italian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. The triumph marks the third league and cup double in the club’s history, reinforcing their status as a dominant force in Italian domestic competition.

In Spain, the La Liga relegation battle was reignited as Alavés defeated Barcelona 1-0. With just two matches remaining in the season, the result has tightened the table and increased the stakes for teams fighting to avoid the drop.

Beyond football, significant results were recorded in tennis and basketball. In Rome, Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals, while Elina Svitolina secured an upset victory against Elena Rybakina with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. In the EuroLeague, Valencia qualified for the Final Four after eliminating Panathinaikos 81-64.

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