Kylian Mbappé, although a scorer, would have dreamed of a better outing for his last at the Parc des Princes: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was defeated by Toulouse (1-3), Sunday May 12, during the 33e and penultimate day of Ligue 1. At the same time, Monaco secured its second place, by easily winning in Montpellier (0-2), while Clermont beaten at home by Lyon (0-1), is relegated in League 2.
What you must remember
- The cador. Kylian Mbappé. How to cite another name? Although defeated at home, the future ex-PSG player still found the net, in front of his supporters; its 27e in the league this season. It would not be a coincidence if number 7 were to win – for the fifth time in his career – the trophy for best player in Ligue 1 at the end of the season. Good luck “Kyky”!
- The thread of matches from this penultimate day:
PSG – Toulouse (1-3): disappointing. Kylian Mbappé scored (8e) for his last outing at the Park, but the party was marred by the defeat of Luis Enrique’s men against Toulouse in great form (goals from Dallinga 13eGboho 68eMagri 90e +4).
Marseille – Lorient (3-1): mathematical. A few days after the end of their European epic, the Marseillais were keen to finish on a good note at the Vélodrome. Despite a complicated season, they only lost one home match. For the Merlus, on the other hand, it is time for apothecary accounts. Having come close to relegation, the Bretons remain mathematically on borrowed time – three points behind Metz.
Strasbourg – Metz (2-1): stunning. The Messins went from euphoria to disillusionment in the space of… three minutes. After having held the match in hand, the Garnets broke down at the very end of the match. Worse, the goals of Emegha (89e) and Santos (90e +1) have swept away their hopes of direct maintenance. They will have to defend their place as barrage.
Nantes – Lille (1-2) : hung. After having largely dominated in the first period, Lille had to face the rebellion of the Canaries (1-2), 14e of the championship with 33 points. Now 3e of Ligue 1, three points behind Brest, Paulo Fonseca’s men can still aspire to qualify for the Champions League.
Rennes – Lens (1-1): and Europe? With this draw (1-1), Rennes, 8e with 45 points, says goodbye to the continental cups. Lens, 6e with 49 points, can on the other hand still believe it. But the Sang et Or see their lead melt away like snow in the sun after the victories of Olympique Lyonnais and Marseille. As a reminder: the 5the of Ligue 1 qualifies for the Europa League on 6e for the play-offs of the Europa Conference League…
Montpellier – Monaco (0-2) : towards the Champions League. This is a business well run by the Rocher players, who validated with their evening victory (goals from Ouattara 52e and Fofana 65e), their place as runner-up to PSG. The Monegasques will therefore compete in the Champions League next season. As for Montpellier, 12ethe club is already maintained in Ligue 1.
Clermont – Lyon (0-1): decisive. Defeated at home, the Auvergnats are officially relegated to Ligue 2.
- The phrase. “He’s a PSG legend. » When it comes to talking about his friend, his partner – who certainly abandons him – Ousmane Dembélé is full of praise. In seven seasons spent in the capital club, Kylian Mbappé will leave an indelible mark.
- The number. 256. Kylian Mbappé scored his 256e goal, in all competitions, under the Parisian colors. The highest total in the club’s history.
- Nutrisport. B, for Good. On the scale of our sports-entertainment indicator (A being an exquisite encounter – including beautiful play, climax and laughter –, D a frankly boring match), this day divides us. Besides the last one from Kylian Mbappé, spoiled by the defeat, it must be said that we were entitled to enough goals and turnarounds to thank the various protagonists. The suspense remains on several scales, before the last day of Ligue 1, Sunday May 19, at 9 p.m., in multiplex.
- The image.
