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Which European teams could win league titles this weekend?

Ahead of a pivotal weekend of football across Europe, Sports Mole looks at which teams could win their domestic league titles over the coming days.

The majority of European leagues are now entering their final straights, with titles, European qualification and relegation set to be decided over the coming weeks.

While many leagues - most notably the Premier League - look set to go down to the wire, others could be wrapped up with plenty of time to spare.

Indeed, many could mathematically secure the title this weekend, and here Sports Mole rounds up who is on the verge of glory.



Bayern Munich (Germany)

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 9, 2022© Reuters

An unprecedented 10th successive Bundesliga crown is within touching distance for Bayern Munich, and they could achieve it in style this weekend when they face Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.

Not only is it arguably Germany's biggest game of the season, but it also pits the current top two against one another, with Bayern currently sitting nine points clear of second-placed Dortmund with four games to go.

Dortmund themselves boast a nine-point lead over third place and so defeat would not be too damaging for them either, and in truth even victory would likely only delay Bayern's celebrations - although Dortmund would much prefer that than being the team Bayern beat to clinch the crown.

The showdown takes place on Saturday at 5.30pm BST, with a 32nd German top-flight title potentially just 90 minutes away for the hosts at the Allianz Arena.



Paris Saint-Germain (France)

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s Neymar celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 3, 2022© Reuters

PSG were made to wait to be crowned champions in midweek, but their 3-0 win over Angers left them only one point away from mathematically completing the job.

In truth, Mauricio Pochettino's men have seemingly had the title wrapped up for a long time, and realistically they are already there, with a 15-point lead over Marseille and five games remaining, plus a vastly superior goal difference.

Whether or not a league title is enough for Pochettino to keep his job remains to be seen, but they look likely to win a record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 crown when they host Lens on Saturday night.

The title would be PSG's eighth in the last 10 seasons, and would see them regain the trophy from Lille after they were surprisingly pipped to the post last term.



Porto (Portugal)

Porto's Mateus Uribe celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 24, 2022© Reuters

Not only are Porto on the verge of clinching a 30th Primeira Liga title, but they are also closing in on an unbeaten campaign, dropping just eight points all season so far.

With only four games of the campaign remaining, Sergio Conceicao's side sit nine points clear of defending champions Sporting Lisbon in second place.

A win away to fourth-placed Braga on Monday night would secure the title, while even a draw could be enough should Sporting Lisbon lose to Boavista later on Monday night.

An even greater slice of history than just winning another title is at stake this season too, with Porto only six points short of the highest-ever Primeira Liga points tally with 12 points still to play for.



Wigan Athletic (League One)

Wigan Athletic players celebrate their first goal scored by James McClean on April 2, 2022© Reuters

Wigan Athletic could secure both the title and promotion from League One on Saturday, with victory over fifth-placed playoff hopefuls Plymouth Argyle being enough to seal both.

The Latics are five points clear of both Rotherham United and MK Dons, the latter of whom have played a game more than both of the teams above them in the table.

Beating Plymouth would secure promotion regardless of what happens elsewhere, while any dropped points for Rotherham would also seal the title. Should Rotherham win, though, then Wigan's title celebrations would be put on hold.



Olympiacos (Greece)

Olympiacos' Tiquinho Soares celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 17, 2022© Reuters

Olympiacos sit 11 points clear at the top of the Greek Super League table heading into their final five games, meaning that victory over PAS Giannina coupled with other results going their way would seal the title.

PAOK are in second place and take on AEK Athens a few hours after Olympiacos are in action on Sunday, and should they win then Olympiacos will be forced to wait.

However, a third successive title - and a record-extending 47th overall - seems like only a matter of time for the Greek giants.



Ferencvaros (Hungary)

Ferencvaros' Myrto Uzuni celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021© Reuters

Like Olympiacos, Ferencvaros boast an 11-point lead over their nearest challengers in Hungary with 15 points left to play for, so they would need results to go their way this weekend if they are to wrap up the title.

Ferencvaros take on Ujpest on Sunday, by which point they will know if victory will win them the title as second-placed Puskas are in action on Saturday night.

Even if they are forced to wait, it looks certain that Ferencvaros will clinch their record 33rd Hungarian title, and fourth in a row, sooner rather than later.



Linfield (Northern Ireland)

Linfield will win a fourth consecutive title with a game to spare if they beat Larne and Cliftonville lose to Crusaders on Saturday.

Just one point separates the top two with two games remaining, so it could go down to the wire, but Linfield are currently in the driving seat for title number 55.



Shkupi (North Macedonia)

While many of the teams mentioned above are serial winners - and almost all are the most successful clubs in the history of their divisions - North Macedonian side Shkupi are on the brink of their first ever title.

Last season's runners-up sit 10 points clear, and victory over mid-table Renova on Saturday would give them an unassailable advantage with four games left.


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