Ligue 1 2025/26: PSG's Historic Double
Paris Saint Germain made history in 2025/26, completing the domestic and European double by winning Ligue 1 with 76 points AND lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy for the very first time. It was a season of redemption, achievement and tears of joy at the Parc des Princes.
Final Standings (Top 6 + Relegated)
| Pos | Club | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain 🏆 UCL | 76 | |||
| 2 | Lens UCL | 70 | |||
| 3 | Lille UCL | 61 | |||
| 4 | Lyon UEL | 60 | |||
| 5 | Marseille UEL | 59 | |||
| 6 | Rennes UECL | 59 | |||
| 17 | Auxerre ↓ | 34 | |||
| 18 | Le Havre ↓ | 35 | |||
| 20 | Metz ↓ | 17 | |||
The Title Race
PSG were relentless in the league, leading from matchday one and never looking threatened. Their defensive record — just 29 goals conceded — was the best in the division by a distance, while their 74 goals scored gave them an outstanding goal difference of +45.
Lens (70 pts) were remarkable runners-up, finishing just 6 points behind PSG despite not having nearly the same financial resources. Lille (61 pts) qualified for the Champions League in third. Lyon (60 pts) and Marseille (59 pts) — separated on goal difference — took the Europa League spots, while Rennes (59 pts) earned Conference League qualification.
European Qualification
PSG (Champions League winners), Lens and Lille earned Champions League football. Lyon and Marseille will compete in the Europa League. Rennes qualified for the Conference League. France's UEFA ranking continues to support three automatic Champions League spots.
Relegation
Metz (17 pts) endured a wretched campaign and were relegated early, adrift at the bottom for nearly the entire season. Auxerre and Le Havre also dropped down after difficult years — both clubs will need serious rebuilds to challenge for promotion.
The Story of the Season: PSG's Champions League Glory
The Champions League triumph overshadowed everything else in 2025/26. PSG beat Arsenal 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in a dramatic final on May 30, completing a journey that had haunted the club for decades. After years of near-misses — most painfully the 2021 final defeat to City — they finally delivered.
The double also vindicated PSG's post-Mbappe rebuild. A team built on collective strength rather than one superstar proved they could conquer Europe — a blueprint other clubs will study closely.
Looking Ahead
PSG enter next season as French champions and European champions — a combination that commands enormous respect on the continental stage. Lens will look to build on their brilliant season. Metz, Auxerre and Le Havre face Ligue 2.
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