Kylian Mbappe‘s strike propelled Paris Saint-Germain into the French Cup last with a snug 1-0 win over Stade Rennais on Wednesday, taking them one step nearer to a fifteenth trophy.
A dominant PSG seemed set to take the lead early within the sport however goalkeeper Steve Mandanda thwarted their makes an attempt and saved a penalty from Mbappe within the thirty seventh minute.
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Nevertheless, the 25-year-old striker opened the scoring three minutes later, latching on to a move from Fabian Ruiz for his eighth purpose of the event because the Parc des Princes erupted.
PSG will face Lyon within the cup last on Could 25 after they beat Valenciennes FC 3-0 on Tuesday.
Rennes had been determined for an equaliser within the second half to pressure a penalty shootout however a Martin Terrier effort was the most effective they might muster, whereas Mandanda denied PSG an additional benefit.
“It was a troublesome first half however we utterly dominated the sport. Rennes had been excellent. We had a whole lot of tempo within the first half and within the second half we had the possibility to make it two, however Mandanda was spectacular,” PSG boss Luis Enrique stated.
“Cups in any nation are notably necessary and this has been one in every of our aims because the begin of the season.”
PSG, who’re high of the Ligue 1 standings, face Clermont Foot on Saturday and host Barcelona within the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
“Earlier than we take into consideration the Champions League, we have now to consider Clermont. It is necessary for the workforce to carry out at a excessive stage in all competitions,” Luis Enrique added.
“Taking part in in opposition to my former workforce [Barca] can be good, however I need us to be aggressive and play a fantastic sport.”
