Stefan Madsen’s men delivered under ultimate pressure in the French top-of-the-table clash. Following a nail-biting showdown in front of a sweltering home crowd on Wednesday night, PSG celebrated their 13th domestic championship title after beating HBC Nantes 34–31.
Paris Saint-Germain Handball have been crowned Champions of France for a historic 13th time. In a blockbusting Matchday 28 title decider at the AccorArena, the capital club defeated their closest rivals HBC Nantes 34–31 to secure the trophy with two games left to play.
The stakes were massive for Stefan Madsen’s side: a win guaranteed the championship on home soil, while a defeat would let Nantes reclaim the league lead. Despite Nantes arriving with immense confidence following their recent Coupe de France triumph over Montpellier, the night belonged to the hosts.
Fierce first half
The game opened at a frantic and highly physical pace. Nantes took an early initiative (8′: 3–5), but Paris adjusted quickly to draw level (14′: 6–6). A defensive battle followed, highlighted by stellar goalkeeping. PSG’s Mikkel Løvkvist made several crucial interventions (21′: 8–8), but Nantes managed to edge ahead 12–13 just before the halftime buzzer.
Prandi and Solé turn the tide
Right after the restart, a vital save by the Parisian goalkeeper shifted the momentum. French international star Elohim Prandi powered through with two spectacular goals, and Ferran Solé confidently converted a seven-meter throw to put PSG ahead (39′: 18–17). Luc Steins then finished a lightning-fast break to open a two-goal cushion (42′: 20–18).
The final fifteen minutes turned into a breathless gladiatorial battle as both sides traded rapid scores. With just ten minutes remaining, Paris clung to a narrow advantage (50′: 26–25).
In the clutch moments, PSG’s big-game players stood tall. Løvkvist recorded his 11th vital save in the 53rd minute (28–26), and Ferran Solé struck again to establish a decisive four-goal lead (56′: 30–26). In the final seconds, right-back Yahia Omar drilled home the definitive goal to seal the 34–31 victory and kickstart wild championship celebrations in the capital.