PSG Clinch 16th Coupe de France Title with 3-0 Win Over Reims

A Fast Start and Barcola’s Brilliance

It took PSG just 16 minutes to break the deadlock, and it came in classic counter-attacking style. A rare Reims attack broke down on the edge of the Paris penalty area, and Désiré Doué charged through midfield with intent. The young midfielder picked out Bradley Barcola with a perfectly timed pass, and the winger coolly slotted the ball past an advancing Yehvann Diouf.

Before Reims could catch their breath, PSG doubled their lead just three minutes later. Marquinhos, stepping forward from defence, played a clever ball to Doué, who once again found Barcola in a dangerous position. A simple tap-in made it two, and with just 19 minutes gone, PSG were cruising.

Hakimi Adds a Third Before the Break

PSG’s dominance was complete in the 43rd minute when Achraf Hakimi added a third. Ousmane Dembélé and Fabián Ruiz combined on the right to switch the play, allowing Barcola acres of space on the opposite flank. The winger delivered a pinpoint cross to Hakimi at the far post, and the Moroccan international made no mistake, sliding a first-time finish through Diouf’s legs.

Reims Left with a Mountain to Climb

By the break, PSG had racked up 2.33 expected goals to Reims’ 0.03, and with 81% possession, the gulf between the two sides was evident. Reims, who had bravely battled their way to the final — including a string of dramatic penalty shootout victories — found themselves completely outmatched.

Despite the difficult position, credit goes to Yehvann Diouf, who made several superb saves in the second half to keep the scoreline respectable. He denied Barcola a hat-trick with a sharp save in the 59th minute and then reacted quickly to stop Dembélé’s effort moments later.

Eyes on a Treble

With Ligue 1 already secured and now a 16th Coupe de France in the bag, PSG move one step closer to a historic treble. Luis Enrique’s men will now turn their full attention to the Champions League final against Inter Milan next weekend — a showdown that could define their season.

For Reims, attention shifts to the relegation play-off second leg against Metz. While this cup run has provided moments of magic for their fans, the hard work of preserving their Ligue 1 status lies ahead.

Final Thoughts

It was a commanding, clinical display from Paris Saint-Germain a reminder of the levels they can reach when everything clicks. Bradley Barcola was the standout performer, with two goals and an assist, while Doué’s creative spark in midfield added a new dimension to PSG’s attack.

As they lift yet another domestic trophy, all eyes now turn to whether PSG can finally conquer Europe and complete what could be one of the club’s most successful seasons to date.