PSG Dominance Leaves Ligue 1 Teams Focused on Survival

Paris Saint-Germain's back-to-back Champions League titles have created a significant power imbalance in French football. The club's success has diminished competitive spirit across Ligue 1, with teams like Marseille, Monaco, and Lille shifting their priorities to developing players for Premier League buyers rather than competing domestically.

Even clubs with ambitions of challenging PSG have adjusted their goals, with finishing second now considered an achievement rather than disappointment. This reality was acknowledged by former Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi, who declared "I'm not here to finish second" before moving to Tottenham. The departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid was expected to create opportunities for other clubs, yet PSG's continued dominance has maintained the status quo. cricket-ipl.co.za