PSG 0-1 Paris FC: PSG fall to Paris FC in Coupe de France upset

For the second time in the last eight days, Paris Saint-Germain will face their city rivals Paris FC at the Parc des Princes. This time they will battle in Round of 32 of the Coupe de France. In the first meeting between the two sides, Luis Enrique and his team secured a narrow 2-1 home win.

Earlier, the European Champions claimed the first trophy of the year after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Marseille in the Trophée des Champions.

For this game, Luis Enrique will have to do without six players and took a 19-player group for this game. Achraf Hakimi and Ibrahim Mbaye are both with their respective country at AFCON while Safonov, Kang-In Lee, Quentin Ndjantou are recovering from injuries. Additionally, Lucas Hernandez is ill and not available for this game.

The Spaniard coach made several changes to his starting lineup with Lucas Beraldo set to start at the left-back position while Ramos, Barcola and Kvaratskhelia lead the front line.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI: Chevalier; Zabarnyi, Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaire-Emery; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Mayulu; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola.

Paris FC's starting XI: Nkambadio; Kolo, Mbow, Otavio, Ollila, Sangui; Lopez, Camara, Gory, Cafaro, Guebbels.

Paris FC knocked PSG out of the Coupe de France

After 20 minutes, the hosts were in complete control of proceedings but failed to create any significant chances in the period while Paris FC managed to be dangerous thanks to fastbreaks. Ramos had the biggest opportunity for Les Rouges et Bleus but his effort was saved by Nkambadio as he was off his line. The pressure intensified as Barcola's long range attempt ended just wide of the post.

Just before halftime, Kvaratskhelia had a big chance to open the score but was once again denied by Nkambadio who remained solid on his line so far. Both sides went into the break with Paris in control but unable to create big chances to open the scoring while the visitors were dangerous on fastbreaks.

PSG had several huge opportunities in quick succession but Paris FC's defence held on by a thread to keep both sides level with Nkambadio being decisive again. Shortly after his entrance, Nuno Mendes delivered a remarkable ball towards Barcola, sending him against the keeper but the Frenchman put his effort wide of the post.

On their biggest chance of the game and against the run of play, former PSG player Jonathan Ikoné opened the scoring (74'). The final minutes of the game were outrageously dominated by the hosts who pushed to equalised while creating numerous opportunities. Unfortunately, the visitors managed to hold onto their lead to qualify for the next round.

Up next, Paris will have a tough match as they host Lille at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 18 of Ligue 1 McDonalds. Then, they will travel to Portugal to face Sporting Lisbon on Matchday 7 of the Champions League League phase, looking to secure a top 8 spot with a win.