Mbappe’s heroics propel PSG to French Cup final

PARIS: Paris St Germain took a significant step towards their 15th trophy as Kylian Mbappe’s strike secured a comfortable 1-0 victory over Stade Rennais, propelling them into the French Cup final. The match, held on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes, witnessed Mbappe’s relentless pursuit of victory, despite facing initial resistance from Rennais’ goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, who saved a penalty from Mbappe in the 37th minute.

Undeterred by the missed opportunity, Mbappe swiftly redeemed himself three minutes later, capitalizing on a precise pass from Fabian Ruiz to net his eighth goal of the tournament. The eruption of cheers from the Parc des Princes marked PSG’s dominance and determination.

With their sights set on silverware, PSG is now poised to face Olympique Lyonnais in the cup final on May 25. Their journey to the final has been marked by stellar performances, exemplified by their recent 3-0 triumph over Valenciennes FC.

Despite Rennes’ desperate attempts to level the score in the second half, including a notable effort from Martin Terrier, PSG’s defense, anchored by Mandanda, remained resolute, denying any chance of an equalizer.

As PSG continues their pursuit of glory, their focus remains unwavering. With crucial fixtures on the horizon, including a showdown against Clermont Foot in Ligue 1 and a tantalizing clash against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final, PSG is poised to showcase their prowess on multiple fronts.