Paris Saint-Germain moved to the verge of a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title after a late goal from substitute Désiré Doué secured a 1-0 home victory over Brest on Sunday. Doué struck in the 82nd minute to break the deadlock, lifting PSG to 73 points with two matches remaining.
The win gives PSG a six-point lead over second-placed Lens, who also have two games left. With a vastly superior goal difference, PSG need just a single point from their next fixture against Lens on Wednesday to mathematically clinch the championship.
Brest remained resolute defensively throughout the first half against a significantly altered PSG lineup. However, the hosts increased the pressure after the interval, creating several opportunities before Doué's effort from the edge of the box secured their 23rd league win of the campaign.
Lille Climb to Third
Lille capitalised on an own goal from Monaco's Denis Zakaria to claim a 1-0 victory at the Stade Louis II, moving them up to third in the standings. The result puts Lille in a strong position to secure a Champions League berth for next season.
Atalanta Deal Blow to Milan's Champions League Hopes
In Serie A, AC Milan suffered a damaging 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta, throwing the race for Champions League qualification wide open. Goals from Éderson, Davide Zappacosta, and Giacomo Raspadori put the visitors 3-0 ahead by the 51st minute. Late strikes from Strahinja Pavlovic in the 88th minute and a Christopher Nkunku penalty in stoppage time proved insufficient to salvage a point.
The result allowed Roma to join Milan on 67 points after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Parma. Mandela Keita gave Roma a 2-1 lead in the 87th minute, but Devyne Rensch equalised in the fourth minute of added time. Rensch then won a penalty after a tussle with Parma defender Sascha Britschgi, who received a second yellow card following a video review. Donyell Malen converted the spot kick in the 11th minute of stoppage time to keep Roma's Champions League hopes alive.
Como Secure European Football
Cesc Fabregas's Como guaranteed European football for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win at already-relegated Verona. The result leaves Como just two points behind Milan, ensuring at least a place in the Conference League.
Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy scored his first goal since January to help Cremonese boost their survival hopes with a 3-0 victory over nine-man Pisa.
Historic Win for Union Berlin
In the Bundesliga, Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach to win a match in one of Europe's top five men's leagues, overseeing a 3-1 victory against Mainz. Late goals from Oliver Burke in the 88th minute and Josip Juranovic in stoppage time turned a draw into a win, moving Union up to 12th place.
Two goals from Igor Matanovic were not enough to prevent Freiburg from losing 3-2 at Hamburg. The Bundesliga is set for a final-day relegation battle, with St Pauli, Heidenheim, and Wolfsburg all on 26 points, fighting for one survival spot. Heidenheim boosted their chances with a 3-1 win over Köln.
