CdF: PSG qualifies for the final!

A success on the Marseille pitch on Sunday, and PSG had to follow up with another big match, a Coupe de France semi-final against Stade Rennais. A competition which has been fleeing the capital club since 2021 and which is taken very seriously by Luis Enrique and his staff. The proof with a very solid starting eleven, where we found Kylian Mbappé, on the left side. Mbappé, whistled by part of the public during the pre-match, created the first thrill by appearing alone against Mandanda in the 12th minute, well launched by Dembélé. The goalkeeper diverted the shot which ended up on the crossbar. In the process, Kalimuendo alerted Donnarumma, and definitively launched the match.

PSG dominated against a well-grouped Rennes block. And he had to rely on the inspirations of Dembélé to create gaps. The French international often found himself caught in the vice when finishing, and Rennes applied their game plan to perfection, without managing to appear dangerous. Mbappé took advantage of a rare relaxation in the opponent's marking to obtain a penalty by overtaking Omari. The striker wanted to take justice into his own hands, but once again came across a tall Mandanda, who diverted his penalty (37th). Decidedly unhappy number 7? Not so much since on the following action, his shot saw its trajectory deflected by Omari and deceived Mandanda (1-0, 40th).

PSG in total control

Upon returning from the locker room, PSG kept control of the proceedings, with great serenity. And Mbappé once again tested the solidity of Mandanda, with a strong strike at the entrance to the area (57th). The duel of the evening was clearly there, between these two men. And Mbappé, who had started the meeting under a few whistles, also worked defensively to collect applause. Rennes tried to strengthen its game but this came more through mistakes than through sharp actions.

And Luis Enrique? He made a quadruple change in the 75th minute, but this time, Mbappé remained on the field. And despite only one goal in advance, PSG never really shook until the referee's final whistle. Without offering an offensive treat, the capital club delivered a full and serious match from start to finish. Rather encouraging one week before the quarter-final first leg against FC Barcelona in the Champions League. And above all, he will be in the final of the Coupe de France against OL.