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With three matches left to go of the 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned French champions for the twelfth time. The Red & Blues have now won the 50th trophy in their history.
Unbeaten since September and in 26 matches in Ligue 1 since September 2023 (one match away from the Club’s longest unbeaten run in the league), Paris Saint-Germain are now XX points clear of second-placed Monaco and can no longer be caught. On Matchday 31, Captain Marquinhos (who this year broke the record for the number of matches played in a Paris shirt) and his team-mates thus clinch the 12th French league title in the Club’s history, following those of 1986, 1994, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. With just one defeat in their first 30 matches, they’ve matched their achievements of 2013-2014 and 2015-2016.
Les Rouge & Bleu have helped the club reach the symbolic milestone of 50 trophies, 32 of which have been won since Qatar Sports Investments took over in 2011. Over that period, the Parisians have achieved the exceptional feat of finishing top of Ligue 1 on ten occasions.
It is the second title of the 2023-2024 season for France’s most successful club, following the Trophée des Champions win over Toulouse (2-0) at the Parc des Princes on 3rd January. Champions of France 2023-2024, UEFA Champions League semifinalists (against Borussia Dortmund on May 1 and 7) and Coupe de France finalists (against Olympique Lyonnais on 25th May), Luis Enrique’s men are still in contention in all the competitions in which they were involved at the start of the season.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, President of Paris Saint-Germain, said, “Winning the league is fantastic, but to win Ligue 1 for the 12th time makes it even more special for everyone connected to Paris Saint-Germain. Congratulations to all the players, our coach Luis Enrique and his staff, Luis Campos and his sports department, and everyone at the Club. Since the very beginning of the season, the team has been so collective and united. I will also never forget the fans, who have been amazing whatever the result. We will treasure this moment together as a family. And also continue to work hard, match by match, until the last moment of the season.”
