This time, Lyon held on, but it wasn’t enough. Swept twice in the league (4-1 on two occasions), OL lost again to Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Coupe de France, Saturday May 25, at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Lille (2 -1). Leading by two goals at the break thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembélé (22nd) and Fabian Ruiz (34th), the very recent French champion then managed his lead. A little too much perhaps, since Lyon defender Jake O’Brien placed a decisive and unstoppable header from a corner to deceive Gigio Donnarumma (55th). For his last match in the PSG jersey, Kylian Mbappé did not score and did not shine.
- Kylian Mbappé, a last half-tone
At the center of attention after a disappointing final at the Parc des Princes, the captain of the France team certainly hoped to shine at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium, but this was not the case. Although available on the front of the Parisian attack, PSG’s number 7 was greatly missed in front of the Lyon goal. Imprecise in finishing and not successful in his dribbling, the former Monegasque delivered a performance far from his status, but the main thing was elsewhere. Carried in triumph by his teammates at the end of the match, he leaves France with a new trophy with Paris, his 15th in the capital.
- Lucas Perri-Gianluigi Donnarumma, duel in high attitude
If Lyon returned to the locker room with only two goals behind, they owe it largely to their Brazilian goalkeeper. Anthony Lopes’ understudy made six saves in the first 45 minutes, enough to keep a bit of suspense before the second period. Although he showed some shortcomings with his feet and was responsible for the opening score in Paris, he shone again after the break, making three new saves. In the Paris goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma didn’t have much work, but he did it well. If he can’t do much on Jake O’Brien’s goal, he is however very present to repel the header of Nicolas Tagliafico (65th), which would have tied the two teams.
- 15th Coupe de France for Paris
Winner of its first Coupe de France in 1982, Paris Saint-Germain has just won its 15th, 42 years later. This is obviously a record in France, while the capital club has always had a special relationship with this competition. This is the seventh coronation for Paris since the arrival of QSI at the head of the club in 2011, after 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and now 2024. Its first pursuer in this ranking is none other than its biggest rival, Olympique de Marseille with 10 trophies.
