PSG have clinched the Ligue 1 championship, maintaining their reign over the French League. They will conclude their season at the Parc des Princes on Saturday at 19:00 GMT against Clermont Foot.
PSG aims to extend their undefeated streak to four games at the end of the season and rebound from last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Strasbourg.
Meanwhile, Clermont, currently holding the 8th spot in the Ligue 1 table, will aim to finish the season strongly and retain their position following an improvement from their 17th-place finish last season and a brush with relegation.
Key Highlights
PSG Ligue 1 Champions
PSG has had an inconsistent season, but they have secured the title with 86 points going into Saturday’s match against Clermont Foot, which was enough to win the title last season with Marseille 15 points behind them in second place.
This season, PSG had to compete closely with Lens, who are four points behind the champions at 81 points, going into the final match of the Ligue 1 season.
Christophe Galtier is content with PSG’s first-season win in Ligue 1. However, assessing the season may focus on their failure in the Champions League, where Bayern Munich eliminated them.
After securing the championship, Galtier will be cautious about players letting their guards down and the quality dropping. This was exhibited in the draw against Strasbourg, so he will prepare his team for the game and prevent complacency or a decline in PSG’s performance.
Clermont Foot’s Top Half Finish
Clermont had a significant improvement this season compared to their previous season’s 17th-place finish and a brush with close relegation.
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They currently occupy the 8th spot with a total of 56 points, one point ahead of ninth-placed Nice. They need to win against PSG to improve their chances of retaining their position, or Nice may leapfrog them if they win on the season’s final match.
Pascal Gastien and his team have won three, drawn one, and lost one of their previous five games, indicating their fighting spirit and capabilities in their upcoming game against PSG this Saturday.
Injury Report
PSG
Galtier’s team is without goalkeeper Sergio Rico due to a brain haemorrhage, left-back Nuno Mendes due to a hamstring injury, and right-back Nordi Mukiele due to a similar injury. They are also without forward Neymar due to ankle surgery until at least June 30, 2023, and center-back Presnel Kimpembe due to an Achilles tendon rupture until June 15, 2023.
Clermont
Pascal Gastien will have all his players on deck for their match against PSG this Saturday.
Possible Lineups
PSG
G. Donnarumma; E. C. Bithisabu, S. Ramos, D. Pereira; J. Bernat, R. Sanches, M. Verratti, Vitinha, W. Zaire-Emery; K. Mbappe, L. Messi
Clermont
M. Diaw; A. Seidu, M. Wieteska, M. Caufriez; M. Zeffane, M. Gonalons, J. Gastein, Neto Borges; S. Khaoui, A. Maurer; G. Kyei
Prediction
PSG will aim to dominate the ball, set the game’s pace, and create plenty of scoring chances.
Clermont Foot will adopt a pragmatic approach, prioritizing stability and compactness while utilizing pace on counter-attacks.
PSG will end their season on a high by defeating Clermont Foot on Saturday and taking the available three points.
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