Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona Femeni have been officially recognised as the best teams in world football after picking up the Club of the Year awards at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The two European powerhouses were rewarded for their dominant campaigns on the continental stage, cementing their status at the pinnacle of the modern game.
Paris Saint-Germain moved to the summit of Ligue 1 after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Lyon at the Parc des Princes. Late goals from substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts finally broke the visitors' resistance in a match defined by tactical patience.
The most prestigious individual prize in the game will be awarded on Monday, with a whole host of contenders in with a shot of finishing top of the pile
Marseille made it three Ligue 1 wins in a row and moved within three points of the podium, but only after a four-goal lead almost slipped away in a frantic finish at the Velodrome.
Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a devastating blow with winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruled out for the remainder of the season following a severe knee injury. The Georgia international suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Barcelona and will travel to Qatar for surgery.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has made his feelings perfectly clear regarding the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony, which now clashes with his side's rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture against Lyon. The Spanish manager insisted he has no interest in the individual awards gala as he prepares his squad for a crucial domestic battle at the Parc des Princes.
