PSG ends its season on a false note, Nantes saves itself in extremis
For Lionel Messi’s last match at the Parc des Princes, PSG lost to Clermont (2-3). The Argentinian was whistled by the Parisian public.
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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé played together at PSG for the last time.
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End of the suspense for Europe and maintenance: the last day of Ligue 1, Saturday, saved Nantes, sent Auxerre to Ligue 2 and offered the last two European places to Rennes (Europa League) and Lille (Europa League Conference).
Crowned champion for the 11th time – a record – in a week, Paris SG has already launched its major maneuvers… to the point of forgetting the pitch. After that of Sergio Ramos on Friday, the formalization of Lionel Messi’s departure occurred just before the sadly lost meeting against Clermont (3-2).
In an evening also dedicated to goalkeeper Sergio Rico, seriously injured last Sunday in a riding accident, the Parc des Princes also expressed its anger against the Argentinian, whose two seasons in Paris did not been up to it. The “Pulga” was whistled during the announcement of the composition of the teams and did not really weigh, once again, on the insipid performance of his team.
Paris will only retain the 29th goal of Kylian Mbappé, crowned top scorer in the Championship for the fifth time in a row, like Jean-Pierre Papin between 1988 and 1992 with Marseille. Ramos, he celebrated his last match in Paris with a goal. One of the few smiles at PSG, which ultimately only has a one-point lead over Lens in the standings and timidly celebrated its title.
The miracle for Nantes
The fans didn’t even dare to believe it anymore, but it happened. After nearly four months without a win in L1, Nantes ended up winning again, precisely in the most important match of their season, against Angers (1-0).
Against Angers, Ignatius Ganago tipped Beaujoire into an unreal atmosphere despite the closing of the stand for his ultra supporters: his goal gave the Canaries unexpected support on the last day. The lawn was invaded from the final whistle in joy and excitement.
The Nantes people can also thank Lens, the insatiable dolphin who played the game to go and sink Auxerre and send it to Ligue 2 (3-1). AJA, which nevertheless had its destiny in hand, returned to the second division a year after its rise to the top flight, alongside Angers, Ajaccio and Troyes.
No Europe for Monaco
Monaco’s catastrophic end to the season was confirmed on Saturday: with its defeat against Toulouse (2-1), the third in a row, ASM remains docked in sixth place and will not play in the European Cup next season. , a situation only experienced twice since 2014 by the Rock club.
But the dynamic was much better on the side of Lille and especially Rennes. The Bretons have chained a fourth victory in a row, in Brest (2-1), and will compete in the Europa League in 2023-24 thanks to their 4th place.
As for Lille, they were stressed but their draw (1-1) in Troyes was enough for them to obtain 5th place, synonymous with the Europa League Conference play-off.
Incidents between supporters during Ajaccio – Marseille
For the last exit – without stake – of the Croatian coach Igor Tudor, on the departure, OM left with a new defeat (1-0) and the match above all took an extra-sporting measure, with incidents between supporters in Ajaccio.
Insults, throwing of projectiles, firing of tear gas, monkey cries… The scuffles began on Friday evening and continued on Saturday, on the sidelines of the meeting, despite the gathering of some 600 Marseille supporters in a fan zone at the last minute on a beach near the airport.
The images are added to those of Friday evening in Ligue 2 in Bordeaux, Nîmes or to a lesser degree Le Havre, various incidents having caused the temporary or definitive interruption of the meetings. The scramble between a Bordeaux supporter and a Rodez player will be studied on Monday by the Disciplinary Committee of the Professional Football League (LFP).
(AFP)
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