Ligue 1: PSG almost champion, Nice now play

The 33rd day of the championship shook up certain hierarchies and reinforced others on Sunday, affecting multiple levels of the standings.

Publication Date: May 10, 2026 23:21 Last Updated: May 10, 2026 23:41 Reading Time: 3 min

The 88th edition of the French championship promises to keep us on edge until the end. The eight simultaneous matches that closed the 33rd day of Ligue 1 on Sunday, May 10th, added suspense leading into the final weekend of competition, despite Paris almost securing the title. Some dynamics were thwarted, like Lyon’s impressive streak, and the battle for survival was reignited. Franceinfo Sport summarizes the events of the evening, rich in insights on the title race, European spots, and relegation.

PSG on the brink of crown, almost: Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t mathematically seal the title yet but secured a final victory (1-0) in the last match of the season at home against Brest. Luis Enrique made significant changes to the starting lineup following the qualification against Bayern Munich which was evident in their performance. Despite being dominant on the ball but lacking threat, the capital’s team had a tough time against a sturdy Brest side who almost scored in the first half if not for a brilliant save by Renato Marin. However, Désiré Doué found the breakthrough with a solo effort towards the end of the match (83rd minute). With a six-point lead and a comfortable goal difference advantage over Lens before the decisive match against Lens, PSG is nearly champions and only needs a draw to secure the title officially.

Lille climbs to the podium, while Monaco and Lyon suffer: In a clash between European contenders, Lille, largely dominant against Monaco, secured a crucial 1-0 victory. A own goal by Denis Zakaria (72nd minute) sealed the win for the northerners, propelling them to the podium. Meanwhile, Lyon, despite being in good form, succumbed to Toulouse (2-1). Dayann Méthalie opened the scoring followed by a quick equalizer by Corentin Tolisso (71st minute) but Lyon conceded again to Warren Kamanzi (78th minute), dropping to fourth place. Rennes, just a point behind, poses a threat to Lyon’s position.

Rennes overturns Paris FC: Rennes stayed in the Champions League race with a stunning comeback against Paris FC (2-1). Despite a strong first half showing, Rennes was thwarted by Kevin Trapp before Willem Geubbels took advantage of a defensive error (53rd minute). However, Esteban Lepaul (74th minute) and Breel Embolo (75th minute) turned the game around within two minutes.

Marseille wins, Nice faces peril: Marseille, after three winless matches, clinched a narrow victory at Le Havre (1-0) thanks to a penalty converted by Mason Greenwood (55th minute), propelling them to sixth place. Nice’s defeat against Auxerre (1-2) puts them in a precarious position, with Auxerre leapfrogging them in the battle for survival.

Context:
Paris Saint-Germain is close to securing the Ligue 1 title despite not being able to seal it mathematically yet. Lyon and Monaco faced setbacks, while Lille strengthened their grip on a top-three finish.

Fact Check:
The article provides a summary of the key matchups and outcomes in the latest round of Ligue 1 matches, highlighting the impact on the championship race, European qualification, and relegation battles.