Lens / PSG – Parisian player ratings –

This Sunday evening, PSG won against Lens in the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France (1-1, 3 tab to 4). The Parisians can thank Matvey Safonov, author of two saves during the penalty shootout. The three offensive players were in more difficulty.

For its last match of the year 2024, the PSG
was moving to Lens on behalf of the 32nd finals of French Cup. In a match which came alive in the second half, the Lensois and the Parisians each scored a goal. They were unable to decide between themselves and had to make the decision during the penalty shootout. And in this exercise, it is the players of Luis Enrique who shone with their four converted attempts and two saves Matvey
Safonov. The Parisians qualified in the round of 16 and will face the National 3 team, the FC
Espaly-Saint-Marcel.

See also: Safonov: “I don’t think I’m the man of the match”

Willian Pacho and a tough attack

In the goals, Matvey Safonov put in a great performance, he who can do nothing about the Lensois goal. He enhanced his performance with his two saves during the penalty shootout which allowed the PSG to eliminate Lens and continue his quest to go back to back in the competition. In defense,
Willian Pacho was in difficulty. The Ecuadorian international, who has been playing a series of matches since the start of the season and who has had a good first part of the season, has been struggling a little more in recent weeks. Tonight he struggled in the duels and was passed twice by Fulginiwho created two big chances, without managing to score. By his side, Marquinhos showed itself to be solid and succeeded in several very important aerial interventions. Even though he lost a few duels, he had a good match. For this meeting against the Lensois, Luis Enrique had decided to line up an attack, Ousmane Dembélé, Lee Kang-in et Désiré Doué. The latter, after three very good matches, was in more difficulty this Sunday evening. Placed in the left corridor, he had less freedom. He had two chances without succeeding in deceiving the vigilance of the Lens goalkeeper. For his part, Ousmane Dembéléplaced in false number 9, had great difficulty existing. Too discreet on the attack front, he ended up switching to the right. He had three chances, but missed the first two before seeing Koffi make a good save on his last attempt (87th). Finally, Lee Kang-in was like his last matches, disappointing. He lacked impact and failed to make a difference against the regrouped defense of Lens.

• Player ratings PSG : Safonov (7) – Hakimi (6), Marquinhos (7), Pacho (4), Nuno Mendes (5) – Ruiz (3), Vitinha (5), Joao Neves (4) – Lee (3), Dembélé ( 4), Doué (4)