Kylian Mbappé and Star-Studded PSG Lineup to Face OL in Coupe de France Final
Kylian Mbappé is set to lead a formidable Paris Saint-Germain lineup in the Coupe de France final against Olympique Lyonnais at the Décathlon Arena-Pierre Mauroy this Saturday. The PSG captain will line up alongside his attacking partners Bradley Barcola, a former Lyon player, and Ousmane Dembélé, as confirmed by the team's coach Luis Enrique during a pre-match press conference.
The midfield will see Fabian Ruiz, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Vitinha orchestrating play for the Parisian side. On the defensive flanks, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes will start, while Lucas Beraldo has been selected to accompany captain Marquinhos at the heart of the defense, ahead of options like Milan Skriniar or Danilo Pereira. Gianluigi Donnarumma will guard the goal for Paris.
On the other side, Olympique Lyonnais will feature a slightly unconventional lineup, with Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri stepping in for the departing Anthony Lopes. In defense, the duo of Duje Ćaleta-Car and Jake O'Brien will anchor the backline, supported by wingbacks Mata and Tagliafico. The midfield will be managed by the experienced Nemanja Matić, Maxence Caqueret, and Corentin Tolisso. Meanwhile, Rayan Cherki, an emerging French talent, will start on the right side of the attack alongside Saïd Benrahma and captain Alexandre Lacazette.
Both teams have fielded powerful starting elevens, promising an exciting and closely fought final. With star talents and strategic choices, fans can expect a thrilling climax to this season's Coupe de France.
- The choice of Lucas Beraldo over more seasoned defenders like Milan Skriniar or Danilo Pereira by Luis Enrique suggests a strategic move to blend youthful energy with experienced leadership at the back. Similarly, the inclusion of Rayan Cherki offers OL a fresh and dynamic option upfront, possibly aiming to exploit any defensive lapses by PSG.
- This will be a significant match for Kylian Mbappé, potentially his last in a PSG jersey, adding an emotional dimension to his performance. Seven years after joining PSG from Monaco, Mbappé's presence will be crucial as the Parisians aim to end their season on a high note.
