After an exceptional season, Paris claimed their eighth French title thanks largely to an outstanding campaign from Kylian Mbappé, who finished as the league's leading scorer for the first time in his career. In addition to KM exploding into sublime form at the top level, it was a season that also saw Gigi Buffon come to Paris, and the remarkable 9-0 defeat of Guingamp at the Parc des Princes.
"We always feel the same joy and pride when we win a trophy as prestigious as the Ligue 1 title. Ligue 1 is the leading competition in the country that won the World Cup last summer. I'm proud of my players, the coach, the staff and all those who work constantly to help Paris Saint-Germain grow. I would also like to thank our fans for their loyalty and their unequalled fervour. Their passion for the Club is the best trophy possible."
A happy Paris Saint-Germain CEO & Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi following the win over Monaco that clinched the title.
After Lille had drawn, Paris could afford themselves a great evening to celebrate the title at home. It came thanks to a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé (15', 38', 55') against Monaco to secure a 3-1 win. Those three goals were among the 105 the Parisians scored that season while the Parc des Princes saw the team pick up 53 of a possible 57 points from home games.
"He's hungry. He has a big personality for a 20-year-old. He has that desire to become a special player in history" the words of Thomas Tuchel describing Kylian Mbappé version 2018/19.
It was an exceptional campaign with 33 goals in 29 games, topped off by six assists.
For his second season at the Club, Kylian dazzled Ligue 1 with his talents and finished as the league's Young Player of the Year.
Julian Draxler's celebration against Marseille on Matchday 11 of the Ligue 1 season.
Paris Saint-Germain amassed 53 points from home games.
The Parc des Princes, a veritable fortress.
The Rouge et Bleu gave their opponents no chance on home soil with 17 wins and two draws from their 19 top-flight games at home.
They ended an exceptional season at the Parc with 63 goals scored and just 10 conceded.
Angel Di Maria's free-kick in the Classique on Matchday 29.
Summer 2018, France lift the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Mbappé stole the show, scoring in the final against Croatia.
Three Parisians were part of the squad: Alphonse Areola, Presnel Kimpembe and Mbappé.
The trio were given a fitting homage by the Parc!
Neymar's skills against Angers on Matchday 36.
« For me, he's a goalscorer, not a Messi. But for me, he can be the best goalscorer in the world. He's on the right track. »
- Thomas Tuchel
The highlights of the 2018/19 season.
Gianluigi
Buffon
Alphonse
Aréola
Thiago
Silva
Presnel
Kimpembe
Marquinhos
Thomas
Meunier
Dani
Alvès
Layvin
Kurzawa
Thilo
Kehrer
Juan
Bernat
Stanley
Nsoki
Colin
Dagba
Kévin
Rimane
LoÏc
Mbe Soh
Marco
Verratti
Adrien
Rabiot
Angel
Di Maria
Christopher
Nkunku
Lassana
Diarra
Julian
Draxler
Leandro
Paredes
Antoine
Bernede
Giovani
Lo Celso
Edinson
Cavani
Kylian
Mbappé
Neymar JR
Timothy
Weah
Eric Maxim
Choupo-Moting
Moussa
Diaby
Metehan
Güclü