With another Ligue 1 title secured, PSG now faces its ultimate challenge in the Champions League.

Securing their 10th Ligue 1 title in just 12 seasons, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have transformed their supremacy in French football into a routine affair rather than a genuine competition.

With a staggering 24-point advantage over Monaco and only six matches remaining, PSG have officially clinched this season’s championship, illustrating a club that is operating on a distinctly higher level than their competitors, a finely-tuned machine designed for relentless domestic success.

Luis Enrique’s squad has shown no mercy, as highlighted by their decisive 6-1 victory over St Etienne just a week ago, another display of prowess that signals despite undergoing transitions, their hold on French football is stronger than ever.

The triumph against Les Verts marked their unbeaten away streak extending to 38 matches, a record equalled only by AC Milan in the top five European leagues from 1991 to 1993. Although Saturday’s narrow 1-0 win against Angers may not have been a standout performance, it was a fitting conclusion to a predictable campaign.

PSG are also on track to become the first team in the French top division to complete a season without a loss, which raises questions about the competitive value of Ligue 1.

“We’ve been the best team since the season began. In truth, we’ve been champions for weeks,” Enrique stated to the media last week, having lost just two of his 61 league matches with PSG so far.

Even Kylian Mbappe’s departure has not weakened PSG’s dominance; instead, it has fostered a more collective mentality that enabled them to triumph over Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16.

Ousmane Dembele has stepped into the breach magnificently, taking on a false nine position and scoring 23 times this season, his displays even igniting discussions of a potential Ballon d’Or aspiration.

The transformation under Enrique transcends Ligue 1, and while the memories of past European disappointments still haunt them, their authoritative victory over Liverpool suggests a newly resilient PSG.

Next up is a quarter-final tie against Aston Villa, followed by a French Cup final showdown against Stade de Reims, presenting another opportunity to test PSG’s appetite.

With the league title secured, Enrique’s challenge is to maintain sharpness and unwavering focus among his players.

“It’s about motivation,” Enrique remarked recently, addressing earlier criticisms regarding a sluggish start to the season. “We have significant goals to pursue.

“We still have crucial matches ahead to uphold the integrity of the championship, and we aspire to finish unbeaten,” the Spaniard asserted on Saturday.

For PSG, Ligue 1 has become a mere procession.

Nonetheless, just as in every season since Qatar Sport Investments (QSI) took control in June 2011, this season will ultimately be evaluated based on what follows—their quest for continental supremacy, the one accolade that has eluded them thus far.

Stay tuned for PSG’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.