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PSG Cruise into French Cup Quarterfinals as Dunkerque Stun Lille in Penalty Shootout

Posted : 05 February 2025

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the French Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Le Mans, while Dunkerque stunned Lille on penalties, and Brest secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Troyes. PSG, defending champions and current Ligue 1 leaders, rotated their squad ahead of a demanding February that includes Champions League commitments.

 

Desire Doue capitalized on Le Mans’ defensive errors to open the scoring in the 25th minute before Bradley Barcola doubled the lead in the 71st. France international Presnel Kimpembe made his long-awaited return from a two-year injury absence, coming on in the 81st minute, while winter signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia continues to adapt to Luis Enrique’s system.

 

Despite dominating possession, Lille suffered a shocking exit against Ligue 2 side Dunkerque, largely due to missed opportunities. Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes gave Lille the lead in the 85th minute, but Dutch forward Kay Tejan equalized deep into stoppage time, forcing penalties.

 

Dunkerque’s goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen delivered a heroic performance, securing a 5-4 shootout victory for the underdogs. The result marked a huge upset, as Lille failed to capitalize on their chances against a team currently struggling in France’s second division.

 

Brest also secured a place in the quarterfinals with a last-minute victory over Troyes. Ibrahim Salah broke the deadlock in the 49th minute, but an own goal by Hugo Magnetti gifted Troyes an equalizer six minutes later.

 

 In stoppage time, Abdallah Sima curled in a stunning free-kick to seal the win for Brest, who will face PSG in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie next Tuesday. Having recently suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Parisian giants in Ligue 1, Brest will look to turn things around in their European clash.

 

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