Ligue 1: Lionel Messi’s long-range screamer helps PSG claim 10th Ligue 1 title against 10-men Lens, Paris Saint-Germain are crowned Ligue 1 Champions, Check PSG 1-1 Lens HIGHLIGHTS

Scorers: Messi 68′; Jean 88′ – Having surprisingly lost their crown to Lille last season, the Parisians have bounced back in style and won the championship with four games to spare.

Neymar, Maqruinhos and Lionel Messi also had opportunities in the scoreless opening half of a game in which a point would be enough for PSG to build up an unassailable lead in the table.

Their task was made easier 13 minutes after the interval when Lens were reduced to 10 men following Kevin Danso’s dismissal for two bookable offences and shortly afterwards, Messi made the breakthrough.

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain are Ligue 1 Champions

Neymar found the Argentine on the edge of the area and he curled home a furious effort from 25 yards into the top corner for the goal that ensured the title would return to the capital because despite Lens’ late leveller from Corentin Jean, that stunning strike was enough for the required point.

The triumph puts PSG level with Saint-Étienne in the all-time title win rankings with 10 and moves them above rivals Marseille.