PSG passes the Rennes test and advances to the Coupe de France final

PSG emerged victorious in a hard-fought and closely contested match against Stade Rennes in the semifinals of the Coupe de France. With a narrow 1-0 scoreline, the Parisians secured their passage to the coveted tournament final.

From the initial whistle, PSG displayed their dominance on the field, although their performance did not reach the brilliance many had anticipated. Under the tactical direction of Luis Enrique, the players executed a solid yet unspectacular game plan.

Opportunities to extend the lead were present, especially through stars like Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.

It was Mbappe who precisely broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, scoring the sole goal of the match. However, the young forward also experienced one of the most intense moments of the game by missing a penalty he had drawn.

Stade Rennes' goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, emerged as an impassable barrier, thwarting the shot and keeping his team in contention.

PSG passes the Rennes test and advances to the Coupe de France final

Mandanda's performance was crucial in preventing a more significant defeat, as he intervened multiple times to frustrate PSG's attempts to widen their lead.

Even in the second half, when Marco Asensio replaced Dembele and unleashed a powerful shot, the French goalkeeper remained vigilant and made a spectacular save.

With this victory, PSG ends a two-year drought without reaching the Coupe de France final. The question about the team's future without Lionel Messi seems to have received a resounding answer, at least for now: yes, there is life after Messi!

Now, attention turns to PSG's next challenge in Ligue 1, where they will face Clermont on Saturday, April 6th. The Parisians will seek to maintain their good form and continue to accumulate points in the race for the domestic title.