Mercilessly with RC Lens, PSG goes to the title, OM recovers the 2nd place

Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards its 11th title of champion of France after beating, Saturday at the Parc des Princes, its runner-up, RC Lens (3-1), on the 31st day of Ligue 1. In numerical superiority for 70 minutes, the Parisians (leaders with 72 points), who remained on two defeats in a row at home, did not miss the opportunity, thanks in particular to a Kylian Mbappé scorer and passer.

This success did the business of Olympique de Marseille, easy winner of an impotent team of Troyes (3-1), Sunday at the Velodrome stadium, in front of a public that savored the first two goals of Vitinha, the most expensive recruit in the history of the club. In addition to having recovered second place in the standings (64 points against 63 for the Blood and Gold), the Phocaeans have ended a long series of games without a win at home in the league, the last dating back to January 14, against Lorient (3-1).

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— Ligue 1 Uber Eats (@Ligue1UberEats) April 16, 2023

For its part, AS Monaco returned to victory in a beautiful way, Sunday, against Lorient (3-1) and thus returns to two points of Lens.

In the fight for maintenance, the finalist of the Coupe de France, FC Nantes, beaten in Auxerre (2-1), continues to sink dangerously with only two points ahead of RC Strasbourg (17th), winner of Ajaccio (3-1) in a duel of relegations.

Barça still silent, Griezmann carries Atletico

Already held in check by Girona last weekend, FC Barcelona was again hung at Getafe (0-0), Sunday, on the 29th day of the Spanish championship. The Catalan leader remains well at the top of the table with eleven points ahead of Real Madrid (62 points), returned victorious from a trip to Cadiz (0-2).

The Merengue still see in their rearview mirror, two points behind, Atlético Madrid who won a sixth victory in a row against Almeria (2-1). It was a double from Frenchman Antoine Griezmann that gave this success to the Rojiblancos and remain on an impressive record of three draws and ten wins.

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— Atlético de Madrid (@AtletiFR) April 16, 2023

At the bottom of the table, Sevilla FC distanced itself from the red zone by offering itself a capital success in Valencia (0-2). The Andalusians climb back to 12th place with eight lengths ahead of their opponent of the evening, first relegation.

Status quo in mind, Bayern version Tuchel still disappoints

On the occasion of the 28th matchday of the German championship, none of the three leading teams managed to win, while they faced clubs engaged in the fight for retention. Bayern Munich (59 points), Borussia Dortmund (57 points) and Union Berlin (52 points) were forced to share the points with Hoffenheim (1-1), Stuttgart (3-3) and Bochum (1-1) respectively.

In five matches, Thomas Tuchel's Bayern have won twice (against Dortmund 4-2 and Freiburg 1-0), for two defeats (at Manchester City 3-0 in the Champions League and against Freiburg 2-1 in the Cup) and a draw.

Winners respectively against Augsburg (3-2) on Saturday and Bremen (2-1) on Sunday, RB Leipzig (51 points) and Freiburg (50 points) made the good operation of the day.

Napoli braked, Lazio and Roma fill up on points

Neutralized Saturday by the relegable Verona (0-0) in a match counting for the 30th day of Serie A, and this despite the return of its serial striker Victor Osimhen, Napoli retains a comfortable lead at the top of the table on its runner-up (75 points against 61 points), Lazio Roma, who won 3-0 at La Spezia on Friday.

For its part, José Mourinho's AS Roma consolidated its third place (56 points) by winning at home against Udinese (3-0) while AC Milan (4th, 53 points) was hung in Bologna (1-1) with a B team, and Inter Milan (5th, 51 points) was trapped on its lawn by Monza (0-1). The Nerazzuri, on the verge of a Champions League semi-final, have just gone 5 matches without a win in Serie A, including 4 defeats.

Lacking inspiration, Juventus Turin lost on the field of Sassuolo (1-0). Qualification for the Champions League is a little further away for the Bianconeri (7th, 44 points).

Manchester City fall behind Arsenal, Man U climbs the podium

Despite a great start and a two-goal lead, as against Liverpool last week, Arsenal conceded a draw on the lawn of West Ham (2-2), Sunday, on the 31st day of the Premier League. The Gunners have only a 4-point lead over the irresistible Manchester City (70 points with a late game to play) before a crucial trip to the Etihad in 10 days. Pep Guardiola's men easily won against relegated Leicester City (3-1), with a new record for their striker Erling Haaland, who equalled the number of goals scored in a season at 38 rounds (32 goals).

🇳🇴⚽️ Erling Haaland equals the record for goals in a Premier League season at 38 games! pic.twitter.com/7tOQpdMRmq

— PLFrance_ 🇫🇷 (@PLFrance_) April 15, 2023

Manchester United net winner in Nottingham (2-0) returns to the podium at the expense of Newcastle badly beaten at Aston Villa (3-0). The Birmingham club, coached by Unai Emery, goes an eighth match without defeat (7 wins, 1 draw) and finds itself at the gates of Europe, sixth three lengths from Tottenham, beaten at home by Bournemouth (2-3).

With AFP

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