The 2021–22 season was the 52nd season in the existence of

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and the club's 48th consecutive season in the top flight of

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. In addition to the domestic league, Paris Saint-Germain participated in this season's editions of the

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and the

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, having lost the

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for the first time in nine years. Before the season proper, PSG were widely characterized as a dream team, as they acquired the

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winner

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, the 2021

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winner

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, and the

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vice-captain

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, while spending close to €100 million on other transfers (such as Moroccan international

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) and turning down an offer north of €200 million for

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, in the summer transfer window. PSG would go on to win the Ligue 1 title back, but were eliminated from the Coupe de France by

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, surrendering a 1–0 first-leg lead to lose 3–2 on aggregate.

Kits

Players

:''As of 18 May 2022.''

First-team squad

Out on loan

Other players under contract

Transfers

In

Out

Pre-season and friendlies

Competitions

Overall record

Ligue 1

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

The league fixtures were announced on 25 June 2021.

Coupe de France

Trophée des Champions

UEFA Champions League

Group stage

The draw for the group stage was held on 26 August 2021.

Knockout phase

=Round of 16

= The draw for the round of 16 was held on 13 December 2021.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

References

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French football championship–winning seasons