PSG’s Dominance in Ligue 1 Reaches New Heights
Paris Saint-Germain have managed something most fans couldn’t dream up—they’ve just become Ligue 1 champions for the 13th time, and they pulled it off faster than anyone else in the league’s history. A 1-0 grind against Angers on April 5, 2025 was all it took for them to lock down the trophy, thanks to a precise finish from Désiré Doué. It wasn’t just another win; it put them so far ahead—22 points clear of the pack with six games still to play—that nobody can catch up.
The numbers behind this campaign are pretty wild. This is their fourth Ligue 1 crown in a row, and they’re still unbeaten in 28 games. You have to go back to 2015-16 to find the last time they secured the league so early, but even then, they only managed it with eight games left. The current squad—under the watchful eye of Luis Enrique—just took things to another level, setting a new standard even for the trophy-rich Parisians.
This year, PSG weren’t just winning—they were doing it in style. The team looked balanced, disciplined, and played some eye-catching football. You’ve got big names still pulling their weight, but there’s also been a crop of emerging talent in the lineup, keeping things fresh and hungry. Luis Enrique’s tactical changes are paying off, with the squad rarely dropping focus and always threatening in the final third.
Shifting Focus: PSG’s Champions League Ambitions
Winning at home may be business as usual for PSG these days, but the real talk is about what comes next: their bid to conquer Europe. The trophy haul—now totaling a jaw-dropping 53 across all competitions, including recent domestic doubles—proves their grip on French football. Still, the Champions League remains the elusive crown jewel. Nobody in France has managed to lift it since Marseille did way back in 1993. You can bet that’s front and center in the PSG dressing room right now.
Their European run this season already offered fireworks, especially knocking Liverpool out at Anfield in the Round of 16—a result that sent shockwaves through the continent and made headlines everywhere. You could see the intent: this isn’t just a team that racks up silverware at home, it’s one ready to slug it out with Europe’s best. With the domestic job done and dusted so early, all eyes are now on whether Luis Enrique’s men can break France’s long Champions League drought.
If their Ligue 1 journey is anything to go by, nobody should be betting against them. PSG have shown the consistency, mentality, and squad depth needed to chase silverware both at home and on the continent. Whether their continental challenge ends in glory or heartbreak, their latest league triumph has already underlined their status as French football’s powerhouse—and maybe, just maybe, its next European champion.