Lionel Messi's screamer wins Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 title

• Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was PSG's shining light on Saturday, April 23, as they battled Lens
• The clash played at Parc des Princes had been touted as the title decider with a draw enough to earn PSG the title
• After a frustrating campaign in the French capital, Messi managed to rise to the occasion as he fired home a screamer that earned PSG the title
• PSG now have a 15-point advantage over second-placed Marseille who have no mathematical chance of catching up with Pochettino's men

Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned the French Ligue 1 champions after their clash with Lens on Saturday, April 23.

The Parisians needed just a point during the encounter staged at Parc des Princes to confirm themselves as the league champions.

Mauricio Pochettino's men had Messi to thank as the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner rolled back the years to score a screamer that earned PSG the prestigious title.

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It took a red card for PSG to finally find the back of the net against the Europe-chasing Lens.

Lionel Messi sends Parc des Princes into wild celebration

With Lens a man down after Kevin Danso was handed the marching orders in the 68th minute, Messi rose to the occasion to fire home a delicious strike to settle the title-decider.

Messi, who had managed just three Ligue 1 goals ahead of the Saturday clash took a touch before he sent a curling effort flying into the top corner.

The screamer sent PSG fans at Parc des Princes into jubilation, only for Lens to equalise two minutes to time.

However, the result was just enough to confirm PSG as the French top-flight champions as second-placed Marseille have no mathematical chance of catching up with Pochettino's men.