PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 2 - 0 Le Mans : Paris beat Le Mans to qualify for the quarterfinal of the Coupe de France

Paris defeated lower-tier Le Mans 2-0 in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, qualifying for the quarterfinal of the competition.

The Match

Luis Enrique and his side faced a lower-tier side, Le Mans in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. The National 1 team started the game well-organised, making it difficult for the French champions in the first quarter of the game. However, Paris' ball possession quickly put the hosts on the back foot with more opportunities for Les Parisiens to open the score.

Trying to play out from the back, Le Mans' keeper made a costly error as Gonçalo Ramos' press set up perfectly Doué who opened the score at the 25th minute. In the second half, the substitutions operated by Luis Enrique proved to be crucial. The combined entrances of Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and Barcola made a vast difference, showing the disparity of talent between the two sides.

Barcola who's in superb form scored the second goal of his team on his first touch of the game at the 71st minute, which seemed to seal the game and the victory for Les Rouges et Bleus. WWhich gave the perfect for Presnel Kimpembe to make his season debut, his first game in nearly two years following an achilles injury.

Coupe de France : PSG vs Le Mans, Player rating

5 - Safonov

The Russian keeper who replaced Donnarumma today was not challenged much tonight, even though Le Mans proved to be a fair challenger for Paris.

5 - Zague

5 - Beraldo

5 - Pacho

5 - Lucas Hernandez

6 - Kang-In Lee

Solid performance from Lee.

6.5 - Mayulu

The "Titi" has shown a lot of promess so far this season, he did once more tonight against a well-organised lower-tier opponents.

6.5 - Fabian Ruiz

Certainly the best midfielder for Paris tonight, the Spanish was heavily involved in Paris' ball possession, giving balance to his team and important in transition play.

7 - Désiré Doué

Goalscorer and always available for his teammates, Doué has been the best offensive player for Paris and his goal came to prove it.

6.5 - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

His third outing as a PSG player was good, the former Napoli star his still finding his mark and creating chemistry with his teammates. The Georgian international will without a doubt become an important piece for Luis Enrique in the foreseeable future.

6 - Gonçalo Ramos

Despite his crucial involvement in Désiré Doué's goal, it was a tough game for the Portuguese. Well guarded by Le Mans' defenders and not always served in good positions by his teammates, it is definitely a game that might prove Luis Enrique point to keep the former Benfica star coming off the bench.