PSG is on the verge of securing another Ligue 1 title, needing just two wins from their last four matches. They face Lorient at home before a crucial Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich.
Key points
PSG leads Ligue 1 by six points over Lens
Two wins from four matches will secure the title for PSG
Achraf Hakimi is injured and out for several weeks
PSG faces Lorient before the Champions League second leg against Bayern
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Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG's goals against Bayern Munich (FRANCK FIFE)
Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG's goals against Bayern Munich (FRANCK FIFE)
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Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title.
Luis Enrique's side may have preferred to focus on their trip to Germany next Wednesday, when they will defend a 5-4 lead from Tuesday's first leg, which was arguably the best game in Champions League history.
"It was an incredible game. I have never experienced a match of that intensity as a coach," said Luis Enrique, who will now take his side back to the Allianz Arena, scene of their triumph over Inter Milan in last season's final.
However, they must first deal with a home league fixture against mid-table Lorient, when the coach is likely to make numerous changes to his line-up even though the right combination of results on Saturday could effectively end the title race.
PSG are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play, one of which will be a clash between the two title rivals on May 13.
That meeting with Lens was controversially postponed in early April to give PSG time off in between the two legs of their quarter-final against Liverpool. They were also given the weekend off in the middle of their last-16 tie against Chelsea.
The Parisians also have a goal difference advantage over Lens of 15, meaning two wins from their last four matches will probably suffice even if Lens win all four remaining fixtures.
A fifth straight Ligue 1 crown, and a 12th in 14 years, will be all but in the bag on Saturday should PSG defeat Lorient and Lens then lose away to Nice.
The Qatar-backed club suffered a blow late on at home to Bayern as right-back suffered a thigh injury which will rule him out for potentially several weeks.
Back-up goalkeeper is also injured, while striker Goncalo Ramos is suspended against Lorient after being sent off in last weekend's 3-0 victory at .
The likes of , and skipper will all likely be rested against Lorient, the Brittany side who have enjoyed a fine season since winning promotion.
Lorient, who held PSG at home earlier this season, are owned by American businessman Bill Foley. He also owns Premier League and NHL side Vegas Golden Knights.
Lens will hope to keep the title race alive for at least another week, while behind them and are in pole position to take the final two qualifying spots from Ligue 1 for next season's Champions League.
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The Brazilian defender has not featured for his country since October and appears to have little chance of making Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the World Cup.
That is unless he can continue to impress for PSG as a stand-in holding midfielder, as he has to great effect in recent domestic matches.
The 22-year-old has made just one brief appearance off the bench in this season's Champions League, but he has started 14 times in Ligue 1, including playing in midfield in the last four outings.
He was superb last weekend against Angers, setting up one goal before scoring another. Beraldo is likely to feature against Lorient on Saturday.
Key stats
6 - The number of points separating leaders PSG from title rivals Lens, and the number of points separating five teams from Lyon in third down to in seventh
18 - of is Ligue 1's leading scorer with 18 goals
3 - Eight-time French champions could be relegated to Ligue 2 for the third time in their history if they fail to beat Marseille and results elsewhere go against them
Fixtures (times GMT)
Saturday
Nantes v Marseille (1300), Paris Saint-Germain v Lorient (1500), v Monaco (1700), Nice v Lens (1905)
Sunday
Lille v Le Havre (1300), v Angers, FC v , v (all 1515), Lyon v Rennes (1845)
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Q&A
How many points does PSG need to secure the Ligue 1 title?
PSG needs two wins from their last four matches to secure the Ligue 1 title.
What is PSG's current lead over Lens in the Ligue 1 standings?
PSG is currently six points clear of Lens in the Ligue 1 standings.
Who is injured for PSG ahead of their match against Lorient?
Achraf Hakimi is injured and will be out for several weeks, along with backup goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
When is PSG's next match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
PSG's next match against Bayern Munich is on Wednesday, where they will defend a 5-4 lead from the first leg.
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