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PSG Cruises to French Cup Defense Start
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- PSG began their French Cup defense with a commanding 4-0 victory.
- Gonçalo Ramos scored two goals in the dominant performance.
- Several top-tier teams advanced without upsets in the competition.
Paris Saint-Germain commenced their French Cup defense with a resounding 4-0 victory over fifth-tier side Vendée Fontenay, securing their spot in the last 32. The match, held at the stadium of Ligue 1 club Nantes, saw Gonçalo Ramos score twice, complemented by single goals from star forwards Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué.
The reigning champions, PSG, extended their dominance in the competition, showcasing their strength early on. This result signals their intent to retain the trophy they have won a record 16 times. The round also proceeded without major surprises among the top-tier teams.
Other Ligue 1 sides, including Lille, Lorient, Metz, Paris FC, and Toulouse, successfully navigated their opening fixtures to advance. Paris FC's Jonathan Ikoné notably scored a hat trick in their comfortable win, while Avranches, a third-tier team, managed to eliminate Ligue 1's Brest in a prior fixture.
