Paris Saint-Germain eased into the French Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Le Mans as Dunkerque shocked Lille on penalties and Brest earned a last-gasp 2-1 win over Troyes. Defending champions and stable Ligue 1 leaders, PSG lined out with an overhauled aspect forward of a busy February through which they’re additionally by to the Champions League knockout section play-off. Desire Doue opened the scoring after 25 minutes after poor Le Mans defending earlier than Bradley Barcola slotted within the second after 71 minutes.
France worldwide defender Presnel Kimpembe made his return after a two-year damage absence coming onto the pitch after 81 minutes.
Although winter recruit Khvicha Kvaratskhelia nonetheless wants time to adapt to Luis Enrique’s sport, the Parisians lived as much as their tag as favourites to elevate their sixteenth French Cup trophy.Â
PSG coach Luis Enrique stated: “Our crew is mature and has sources.
“I’m fortunate to have this crew with me. Goncalo Ramos performed an excellent match, Bradley Barcola confirmed his normal circulation.”
“We have to offer confidence to all of the gamers, the extent is rising and is excessive.Â
“We have to offer minutes of play to the gamers to realize confidence however I’m not right here to offer them as a present, we need to win all competitions, I actually like this crew,” he added.
Ligue 1 aspect Lille misplaced a match that they dominated largely attributable to squandered probabilities towards Dunkerque, fourth in Ligue 2.
Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes had put Lille forward after 85 minutes earlier than Dutch striker Kay Tejan equalised after 96 minutes of play to drive a penalty shootout.
An monumental efficiency from Dunkerque goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen ensured a 5-4 penalty win to place the northern port aspect by.
Brest, eighth in Ligue 1, are additionally by with Abdallah Sima scoring a last-gasp winner for the Brittany aspect.Â
Ibrahim Salah had opened after 49 minutes however Hugo Magnetti bundled into his personal web to throw Troyes a lifeline six minutes later.
Sima sealed victory for Eric Roy’s males in added time by taking a free kick with the skin of his foot.Â
Brest face PSG subsequent Tuesday within the first leg of the Champions League spherical of 16 play-off having misplaced 5-2 to them in Ligue 1 on the weekend.
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