New Delhi, May 14 -- Paris Saint-Germain ended up with the title again, but at least it had a rival for most of the season this time.

PSG secured its fifth straight French league crown - and record-extending 14th overall - by beating closest chaser Lens 2-0 on Wednesday.

It finally ended the resistance of Lens, which held its own until the penultimate round despite having a much smaller squad and budget than PSG, one of the world's most valuable clubs.

"It's the first time in my three seasons here that there's been a genuine rival," PSG coach Luis Enrique said, praising Lens and its coach Pierre Sage. "It has been motivating, they have shown their level."

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