Paris Saint-Germain continued to dominate in the Coupe de France with a 4-1 victory over US Orléans. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, took an assist, and was instrumental in leading his team to victory. Also, the young Senny Mayulu scored his first professional goal. Despite the win, it is crucial to note that the club was eliminated in the eighth round in the last two seasons of the Coupe de France.
The game started with Marco Asensio’s free-kick being saved by the Orléans goalkeeper, Owen-Césaire Matimbou, and Loïc Goujon missed the goal by a slight margin. Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal at the 16th minute from close range. The match continued with well-constructed actions from Orléans, but they failed to convert their opportunities. At halftime, PSG led 1-0.
PSG continued to dominate in the second half, and Mbappé scored his fifth goal in the competition from a penalty. Gonçalo Ramos contributed to the team’s success with a head goal, leading PSG to a 3-0 lead. Although Orléans managed to score a goal, PSG’s victory was sealed when Senny Mayulu scored the fourth goal.
The starting line-ups for both teams were as follows:
Orléans (3-4-3): Matimbou – Solvet, Saint-Ruf, Morgan – Agounon, Goujon (Berthier, 70th), Bretelle, Ponti (Niakaté, 80th) – Fortuné, Halby-Touré, Dabasse (Vula Lamb Luth, 70th). Manager: Karim Mokeddem.
PSG (4-3-3): Navas – Soler, Marquinhos, Danilo, Beraldo (E. Mbappé, 81st) – Vitinha (Zaïre-Emery, 67th), Ruiz (Mayulu, 81st), Asensio – Kolo Muani, Ramos, K. Mbappé. Manager: Luis Enrique.
It was an impressive performance by PSG, with Mbappé leading the charge. This win reflected their dominance in the competition and their determination to go further. The victory also showcased the potential of young players like Senny Mayulu, who scored his first professional goal.
