PSG crowned 2019/20 Ligue 1 champions | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned Ligue 1 champions for a ninth time following a ruling by the LFP on Thursday.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that games in France would be unable to take place until September after a decree by the Prime Minister.

With Uefa insisting that domestic competitions be completed by August, the 2019/20 Ligue 1 season was essentially voided.

And now the LFP have also confirmed that Thomas Tuchel’s side have been named as champions after just 27 games.

PSG finished the season with 68 points, winning 22 matches in total.

It has also been confirmed that the current league standings are also the final standings, meaning Stade Rennes and Marseille have qualified for the Champions League, while Lille, Nice and Reims make the Europa League.

Amiens and Toulouse have been relegated to Ligue 2, while Lorient and RC Lens have been promoted from the second tier to Ligue 1.

LFP president Didier Quillot has also stated that next season – 2020/21 – will aim to start by late August.

“Our objective is to start the season 20/21 in August – at the latest August 22/23. The date will be decided in consultation with the broadcasters.

“If authorised to play behind closed doors, there is a possibility of playing the relevant Cup finals in August too.”

If Saint Étienne or Lyon win their cup finals – both play PSG – then they will qualify for the Europa League in place of Nice or Reims.