In December, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) experienced a notable turnaround, securing the title of the 2012 autumn champion. This achievement was sealed with a victory against Brest, with goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic (55th minute), Kevin Gameiro (73rd minute), and an own goal by B. Mendy (90th +2 minute).
PSG temporarily took the lead in the standings, assuring themselves of the autumn champion title regardless of the outcomes of other matches. The team had the opportunity to widen the gap with Lyon and Marseille in subsequent fixtures.
The head coach, Ancelotti, who was rumored to be facing dismissal during the break, headed into the vacation period in a relaxed manner. PSG, under his guidance, secured the top position in Ligue 1 and qualified for the Champions League.
Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We are going to have a good holiday because we are at the top of Ligue 1, after having put in another good performance.” He acknowledged the challenges faced during the first part of the season but praised the players for their unity and change in attitude, leading to positive results. Ancelotti thanked the players for their efforts in the last month, describing it as “very, very good.”
The victory and the autumn champion title set a positive tone for PSG as they looked forward to the challenges and opportunities in the upcoming year.
