PSG knocks out Lyon to win the Coupe de France

Olympique Lyonnais and PSG faced off in a thrilling Coupe de France final held at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. PSG emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, concluding a season filled with success under the guidance of Luis Enrique.

From the start of the match, PSG showed their ambition to claim the trophy. The first goal came early, in the 22nd minute, when Nuno Mendes delivered a precise cross from the left that found the head of Ousmane Dembele. The French winger, known more for his skill with his feet, surprised everyone by scoring with a header.

PSG continued to dominate and extended their lead in the 34th minute. Fabian Ruiz, who has proven to be a key player this season, collected a loose ball and, with a powerful shot, beat the Lyon goalkeeper. Pierre Sage's team was outplayed, and despite their efforts to react, they went into halftime trailing 0-2.

The second half saw a response from Lyon. In the 55th minute, Jake O'Brien narrowed the gap with a goal following a lapse in the Parisian defense. This goal injected new energy into the match, turning it into an exciting back-and-forth contest.

Lyon pressed insistently, creating several clear scoring opportunities, but they repeatedly encountered a formidable Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian goalkeeper was decisive, making crucial saves to maintain his team's lead.

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PSG knocks out Lyon to win the Coupe de France

Despite high expectations, Kylian Mbappe had a quiet game in his final appearance in a PSG jersey. The forward, who has announced his departure at the end of the season, did not significantly influence the match. However, other players like Marquinhos, Vitinha, and Bradley Barcola maintained a consistent and outstanding level of performance, demonstrating the depth and quality of the Parisian squad.

PSG concludes an impressive season, having won the Trophee des Champions, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France, in addition to reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Luis Enrique has had a stellar debut as PSG's coach, skillfully managing a team brimming with talent.

Despite Mbappe's imminent departure, PSG's future looks promising, with a strong squad capable of continuing to compete at the highest level.