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Paris Saint-Germain Dominates Ligue 1 Once Again with Angers Victory!

2025-04-05

Author: Arjun

In a thrilling display of dominance, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory over Angers at their home ground. This remarkable achievement secures PSG an unassailable lead in the French top-flight, moving them to 74 points with just six matches remaining in the season.

The only goal of the match came from Désiré Doué, the talented 19-year-old winger, who netted his fifth league goal of the season after a brilliant cross from fellow January recruit Kyvicha Kvaratskhelia. This victory established PSG’s 13th league title overall—a historic milestone that further cements their position as the most successful club in France’s history.

Captain Marquinhos, who has been instrumental in PSG's ongoing success since joining the club in 2013, made waves by becoming the first player to win 10 Ligue 1 titles. Expressing his elation post-match, the Brazilian defender remarked, “It’s crazy, I’m really happy. Staying with a top team for so long is a real challenge. The titles will go down in history. Our ambition is to win everything.”

Despite dominating possession and racking up 11 shots in the first half, PSG struggled to find the back of the net. The home crowd was on the edge of their seats, hoping for a breakthrough until the young Doué delivered a stunning volley just ten minutes into the second half, igniting the celebrations.

An interesting strategic move by coach Luis Enrique saw him introduce Ousmane Dembélé, the team’s leading scorer with 21 goals, aiming to bolster the attack as they prepare for their forthcoming Champions League quarterfinal clash against Aston Villa. Despite their efforts, PSG could only manage the single goal, with Angers' defense holding firm against further attempts.

The PSG faithful couldn’t contain their excitement, chanting “We are the champions” in anticipation of the title, even before the final whistle confirmed their victory. Under Luis Enrique's guidance this season—which has seen the team perform admirably without superstar Kylian Mbappé, who departed for Real Madrid—PSG has only suffered two league defeats, demonstrating their resilience and strength.

After the game, the atmosphere was electric as Luis Enrique shared a heartfelt moment with sporting director Luis Campos—who played a pivotal role in reshaping the team. The players embraced the coach in joyous celebration, tossing him into the air to mark this incredible achievement.

As PSG continues their quest for supremacy in both national and international competitions, fans can only wonder what the future holds for this formidable squad. Will they add more trophies to their burgeoning cabinet? One thing's for sure: PSG’s ambition knows no bounds!