Ligue 1 – Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Lens, securing the title in advance

In a rescheduled match of the 29th round of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain, playing away, defeated Lens 2-0 thanks to goals from Kvalatschlia and Mbaye.

Seven minutes into the match, Paris Saint-Germain's attack was cleared, and Dero Fernandez received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 8th minute, Lens defender Mathieu Udol crossed the ball, and Abdullah Sima's header went wide.

In the 9th minute, Lens continued their counter-attack. Mamadou Sangare passed the ball to Odson Edward outside the penalty area, who unleashed a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player. In the 14th minute, Seni Maylou passed the ball to João Neves, who followed up with a long-range shot, but it went wide.

In the 20th minute, Wesley Said received the ball and shot from inside the penalty area, but his effort was blocked. Adrian Tommasson then headed the ball towards goal, but it was cleared by an opposing player. In the 29th minute, Dembele won possession and passed the ball directly to Kvalatschlia, who slotted it home to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 lead.

In the 32nd minute, Kvalatschlia created an attacking opportunity, with Barkola receiving the ball and shooting from the penalty area, but the shot was cleared. In the 43rd minute, Barkola passed the ball diagonally, and Dembele followed up with a shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the first half stoppage time, Ruben Aguilar delivered a cross, and Wesley Said shot from the penalty area, but the threat was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

At the start of the second half, Lens launched an attack. Abdullah Sima received the ball, dribbled past the defense, and shot, but the ball was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 56th minute, Dembele received a pass from João Neves and shot from inside the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 61st minute, Paris Saint-Germain substituted Fabian Ruiz for Lucas Hernandez.

In the 72nd minute, Mamadou Sangare created an attacking opportunity, and Saint-Maximin's shot was blocked. In the 80th minute, Mathieu Udor passed the ball back, and Mamadou Sangare took a direct shot, but the ball was blocked by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the second half stoppage time, Due dribbled forward and passed the ball across to Mbaye, who unleashed a shot that hit the post and bounced into the net, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 2-0.

Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Lens 2-0 away from home. With this crucial three points, Paris Saint-Germain sits atop the league table with 76 points, nine points ahead of second-placed Lens, securing the title with one round to spare.

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