PARIS (AP) — In a thrilling display of dominance, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain sailed past last-placed Montpellier with a resounding 4-1 victory on Saturday, led by an impressive hat trick from Goncalo Ramos.
Riding high, Monaco secured their place in next year’s Champions League, triumphing over Lyon with a solid 2-0 win on the eve of the season’s finale.
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Meanwhile, Marseille stood on the brink of their Champions League destiny, needing a victory at Le Havre. They initially took a 1-0 lead, but crowd disruptions halted the match for approximately thirty minutes before play resumed.
In a strategic move, PSG’s manager Luis Enrique opted to rest seven key players—Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Fabian Ruiz, and Vitinha—after their remarkable midweek victory against Arsenal that led them to the Champions League final.
Younger talents showcased their potential, with 18-year-old midfielder Senny Mayulu opening the scoring for PSG before halftime with an electrifying strike, marking his second goal of the season. Goncalo Ramos followed suit, benefiting from a fortunate deflection to extend the lead and later converted a penalty to seal his hat trick.
Having clinched the league title with six matches remaining, PSG now sets its sights on achieving a historic treble. Alongside their final clash against Inter Milan on May 31 for the Champions League title, they will also face Reims in the French Cup final the week prior, further heightening their pursuit of glory.
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Monaco celebrated their 18th league victory this season, featuring goals from Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria, ensuring their place among the league’s top three teams. These top spots guarantee entry into the group stage of the Champions League, while the fourth place offers a chance to vie for qualification.
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