Paris Saint-Germain maintains unbeaten start in Ligue 1; Lens close to PSG in standings after round 19.

**Paris Saint-Germain Maintains Unbeaten Start in Ligue 1**

Paris Saint-Germain continued their dominant run in Ligue 1, securing a 2-0 victory over Montpellier in Round 19. With this win, the capital club extended their unbeaten streak to 12 matches, solidifying their position at the top of the table. PSG now sits comfortably in first place with 32 points, four points ahead of second-placed Marseille.

The victory was attributed to a strong defensive display and clinical finishing. Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Neymar once again proved decisive, with Mbappe scoring a brace to take his goal tally to 14 for the season. The defense, led by Marquinhos and Sergio Ramos, held firm against Montpellier’s attacking threats, ensuring a clean sheet. This performance underscored the depth and consistency of PSG’s current squad, who are now strong favorites to win the Ligue 1 title.

**Lens Close to PSG in Standings After Round 19**

In the same round, Lens delivered a convincing 3-1 victory over Reims, moving them to within two points of PSG in the standings. After 19 matches, Lens sits in second place with 30 points, just two points behind PSG. The northern club has been in impressive form recently, with four wins in their last five games.

Lens’s attacking prowess was on full display against Reims, with goals from Jonathan Clauss, Arnaud Kalulu, and Kevin Doku securing the points. The club’s young star, Doku, continues to shine, netting his fifth goal of the season. Lens’s recent form has put them firmly in the race for a top-four finish, but their proximity to PSG adds more intrigue to the title race.

As the season progresses, both PSG and Lens will face tough challenges, but for now, the two teams are separated only by points at the top of the table. With key fixtures looming, including a clash between PSG and Lens in early February, the race for supremacy in Ligue 1 is far from over.