Lille champion next Sunday if ...

With a French championship that we have rarely known so close, the fault of a too average course of the PSG, it would be a shame if the suspense does not stretch until the last day.

But the title could yet be awarded to Lille from next Sunday.

The new underperformance of PSG in Rennes (1-1) now returns Mauricio Pochettino's men to three points from those of Christophe Galtier.

76 against 79. But the Parisians have a better goal difference (+ 52 against + 40).

In other words, even if next Sunday, at the end of the 37th day, the gap remains the same, the title will not be mathematically attributed to the Northerners.

PSG, if it beats Reims at the Parc des Princes, will prevent the title from being awarded that day, whatever happens.

On the other hand, Lille can be sacred if Paris does not win against the Rémois.

Because there should not be much suspense on the side of the Pierre-Mauroy stadium where Losc receives Saint-Etienne, now coasting after its acquired maintenance.

In case of success against the Greens while Paris draws and Lille, with 82 points, would be champion with five points ahead of PSG (or even Monaco if the Monegasques beat Rennes).

Lille remains in the best position

If Lille draws and Paris is beaten, Lille would have 80 points and PSG 76. But, it will also be necessary to count on a poor performance of AS Monaco.

Because if at the same time, the club of the principality beat Rennes, the Monegasques would then have 77 units (and a less good goal difference than Lille).

Mathematically, the title would not then be awarded to Lille who should then ensure at least one draw against Angers on the last day to be quiet.

Anyway, Lille obviously remains in the best position.

For Lille, the easiest way is to keep control of their destiny by taking four points in their last two outings.