Stade de Reims pulled off a crucial 3-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille on Matchday 27 of Ligue 1, a result that not only lifts them further from the relegation zone but also brings Paris Saint-Germain to the brink of clinching the title.

With this win, Reims snapped a 15-match winless streak in the league and now sit five points clear of the drop. More significantly, the result means that PSG could mathematically secure the Ligue 1 title this Saturday, with seven games to spare, if they defeat Saint-Étienne and Monaco vs Nice ends in a draw.

Nakamura and Diakhon Lead Reims' Charge

The breakthrough came in the 30th minute, when Keito Nakamura opened the scoring with a composed finish following an assist from Mamadou Diakhon. Diakhon then doubled the lead in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on Marseille's disorganized defense.

With Roberto De Zerbi’s side in disarray, Valentin Atangana Edoa added a third for Reims, assisted by Hafiz Ibrahim, effectively sealing the match. Valentin Rongier managed a late consolation goal for Marseille, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a third straight league loss for the visitors.

PSG Just One Win Away

The loss leaves Marseille second in the table, trailing PSG by 19 points and holding just a two-point lead over Monaco and Nice, who are in pursuit of European qualification.

PSG now have a golden opportunity to secure the title early. If Luis Enrique’s men defeat Saint-Étienne, currently 19th in the standings, and Monaco and Nice share points, the Parisian giants will officially be crowned Ligue 1 champions.

For Reims, the result is a massive morale boost. Not only did they take down a top-tier opponent, but they also rediscovered their attacking flair and intensity at a critical point in the season.