Ligue 1: PSG Crowned Champions After Monaco Defeat

Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions on Sunday without playing afclosest challengers Monaco lost 3-2 away to Lyon.

Monaco's defeat gave PSG an unassailable 12-point lead at the top of the table with three games remaining and means they are champions for a French record-extending 12th time.

PSG could have clinched the title on Saturday with a win at home to struggling Le Havre, but in the end they needed a 95th-minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw.

However, after that game coach Luis Enrique insisted his side had won the league "without any doubt", as they were 12 points clear with only 12 points left to play for, and also boast a far superior goal difference to that of Monaco.

Monaco's loss in Lyon nevertheless makes PSG's coronation official, and sets them up for Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg away to Borussia Dortmund in Germany.