When Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) host Monaco on Sunday seeking to seal the Ligue 1 title, Alphonse Areola will be living his dream, but the young ‘keeper still faces challenges.

First, he has to keep out Monaco, who last season ended PSG’s run of four consecutive titles and this time sit second, 14 points behind with six rounds to play.

He also wants outsiders to treat a French league title for PSG with respect.

“People are trivialising this title too much,” Areola said. “You have to be consistent and perform well over the entire season.”