PSG Are Eliminated From the Coupe de France by Paris FC
A late goal from Nanitamo Ikoné stunned the Parc des Princes and knocked PSG out of the Coupe de France, ending their bid for a third consecutive title.
The Coupe de France once again lived up to its reputation as one of Europe’s most unpredictable competitions. On Monday night, Paris FC delivered a historic upset by eliminating Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 32, thanks to a disciplined, brave, and efficient performance that exposed the reigning champions’ lack of cutting edge.
The side coached by Luis Enrique Martínez controlled possession for long stretches of the match, but their dominance failed to translate into goals. The elimination ultimately came from a single, well-executed sequence by the visitors, who capitalized on one of PSG’s few mistakes.
Ikoné Punishes PSG in the Paris Derby
The decisive goal arrived in the 74th minute and carried clear symbolic weight. Former PSG player Nanitamo Ikoné finished a move that began with intense pressure in midfield. Kebbal won the ball, passed it to Camara, who then set up Ikoné inside the box. The winger controlled with his left foot and fired a low, right-footed shot beyond goalkeeper Chevalier, who had no chance to intervene.
The goal dealt a heavy blow to PSG, who had created chances but lacked precision throughout the night. Goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio emerged as one of the standout performers, repeatedly denying PSG’s attackers and keeping Paris FC in front.
Dominance Without Reward and Late Resistance
Trailing on the scoreboard, Luis Enrique attempted to change the course of the match by introducing Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué just after the hour mark. Even with those reinforcements, the French champions failed to find clarity in the final third and continued to struggle with finishing.
Under the guidance of Stéphane Gilli, Paris FC held firm during the final 15 minutes. Fortune also favored the visitors when Warren Zaïre-Emery struck the crossbar in the 87th minute, PSG’s clearest chance to force extra time.
The final whistle confirmed one of the biggest shocks of the tournament. PSG exit the Coupe de France earlier than expected, losing the chance to secure a third straight title, while Paris FC celebrate a landmark victory that reinforces their competitive identity.
Once again, the Cup punished the giant and rewarded the team that believed, defended, and struck at the perfect moment.
