Despite again enduring disappointment in Europe, PSG again proved that they are the top side in France by successfully defending their Ligue 1 title this season. After some stumbles that had them slip into second, Les Parisiens rallied back by winning their last nine games to blow away Lyon and comfortably secure the league crown with by a massive eight points.
Having already won the Coupe de la Ligue by thrashing Bastia 4-0 in the final this past April, Laurent Blanc's men can make sure they complete a clean sweep of domestic title by defeating Auxerre this Saturday at the Stade de France. And this game could not come at a better - and worse - time for these two teams. Les Parisiens are currently on a hot streak and barring a shock collapse, should have no trouble in dispatching their opponents, who not only are in Ligue 2, but have not impressed in France's second tier.
In fact, Auxerre have failed to win any of their last seven league games, despite scoring in six of them. Additionally, Jean-Luc Vannuchi's men did not impress in their Coupe de France campaign. Two out of their knock-out rounds, starting from the round of 64 in January had to be resolved by penalties and the other matches saw them just scrape by beating their opponents by a solitary goal.
And more worrying for the Ligue 2 side will be the fact that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could back for this game. The Swedish superstar netted a hat-trick against Saint-Etienne to fire his side into the finals, and despite missing the last pair of games with a calf problem, reportedly returned to training.
Although it has not been the easiest campaign for Ibrahimovic, who has struggled with injuries and disciplinary problems resulting in several suspensions, he can inch even closer to becoming PSG's all-time top scorer should he be declared fit to take part on Saturday evening.
Ibrahimovic needs just three more goals to beat Pauleta's record of 109 as the all-time top marksman
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Even if Ibrahimovic will not be fit, and regardless of the absence of Javier Pastore due to suspension, Auxerre, who will be without defender Jean-Charles Castelletto and midfielder Gregory Lefebvre due to knee and arm injuries respectively will be in for a long evening.
This daunting stat definitely will surely cause their fans and players a bit of worry:
119 - Paris SG’s games in Ligue 1 this season have produced 119 goals, the most for a team since… Paris SG in 1984/85 (131). Show.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) May 25, 2015
For PSG, this represents a chance to win their first Coupe de France since beating Monaco 1-0 in extra time back in 2010. Auxerre, won their first and only Ligue 1 title whilst current PSG manager Blanc was on their books during the 1995/1996 season, have won the title on four prior occasions, their most recent victory happening a decade ago.
Will PSG fans see their team make history with an unprecedented domestic treble? Or will Auxerre pull off a surprise upset?
French football followers will surely not want to miss this clash! Make sure you check LiveSoccerTV.com's Coupe de France page for viewing information for your specific country.
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