Mbappé scores 2 as PSG on verge of winning 11th French league title
PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the French League One soccer match between Auxerre and Paris Saint Germain, at the Abbe Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, central France, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Thibault Camus]
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to reach a league-leading 28 goals this season as Paris Saint-Germain labored to a 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Auxerre to all but guarantee a record 11th French league title. Defending champion PSG remains six points ahead of second-place Lens with two matches left and has a far superior goal difference but mathematically needs one point next weekend at Strasbourg to go past Saint-Étienne on 10 titles. Mbappé put PSG 2-0 ahead inside eight minutes with World Cup winner Lionel Messi involved in the buildup for both goals. Midfielder Seko Fofana scored again as Lens rallied to win 3-1 at Lorient to move closer to ensuring second place and automatic entry into next season’s Champions League.
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the French League One soccer match between Auxerre and Paris Saint Germain, at the Abbe Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, central France, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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PSG's Lionel Messi during the French League One soccer match between Auxerre and Paris Saint Germain, at the Abbe Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, central France, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Thibault Camus