A Decade of Dominance

04/25/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Bayern Munich & PSG Win League Crowns While Premier League Race Heats Up

The European futbol landscape inched closer to the end-of-season hardware over the weekend, and two teams secured league titles early. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) and PSG (Ligue 1) clinched titles on Saturday. It was Bayern’s 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown to complete a decade of dominance in Germany. Meanwhile, the Premier League race remaining tight after wins by Liverpool and Manchester City. Here’s the latest from Europe:

 

GER: Bayern Munich Clinch 10th Straight

Another year, another Bundesliga trophy for Bayern Munich after defeating Borussia Dortmund (3-1) on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala scored to help Bayern celebrate their tenth straight German title, and 15 of the last 20.

 

FRA: Paris Saint-Germain Win Ligue 1

PSG only needed a 1-1 draw with Lens on Saturday thanks to Lionel Messi’s goal to secure the Ligue 1 title, but it wasn’t all pretty. Fans left the field early before the team celebrated its reclamation of the crown, much to the dismay of the players. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is also set to be fired despite the team’s success, and Tottenham’s Antonio Conte has interest in the job.

 

EPL: The City-Liverpool Dead Heat

Manchester City (80 points) maintained their one-point lead over Liverpool (79) points atop the Premier League race thanks to a four-goal masterpiece by Gabriel Jesus on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chelsea (65) claimed a crucial win thanks to Christian Pulisic’s late heroics, but the battle for the last spot in the top 4 is anyone’s to take.

 

Additional Storylines

Sporting News: EPL Table: Updated Standings, Relegation & Title Races

ESPN: Weekend Soccer Review: Bayern Clinch Bundesliga, Liverpool Add to Everton’s Doom & More

 

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