Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi could secure the Ligue 1 title as early as this Saturday, provided results elsewhere work in their favour.
With the season entering its final stretch, the Parisian club finds itself on the brink of yet another domestic triumph.
PSG, who travel to face Saint-Étienne at 18:00 GMT, require not only a victory but also a combination of favourable outcomes from other fixtures to be crowned champions on matchday 27.
For the title to be mathematically secured this weekend, Marseille must suffer a defeat against Reims two hours earlier, while Nice and Monaco would need to share the points in their respective encounter later in the evening.
Should these conditions align, PSG will be confirmed as Ligue 1 champions with eight matches still to play, allowing them to shift their full attention towards their European ambitions in the UEFA Champions League.
Hakimi, a crucial figure in PSG’s setup, has been instrumental in their campaign, contributing significantly both defensively and in attack.
The Moroccan full-back, known for his blistering pace and tactical versatility, has played a key role in the team’s dominance in the French top flight.
While PSG’s potential early title win would highlight their domestic supremacy, their focus remains firmly on the Champions League, a competition that continues to elude them despite their domestic success.
Securing the Ligue 1 title with games to spare would provide the squad with the opportunity to rest key players and fine-tune their preparations for the latter stages of European competition.
Should the required results not materialise this weekend, PSG will have further opportunities to clinch the title in the coming weeks.
However, a triumph at Saint-Étienne, combined with favourable outcomes elsewhere, would confirm their status as French champions once again, adding yet another accolade to Hakimi’s already impressive career.
