Kylian Mbappe's Last Game Ends in PSG Victory and French Cup Double

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in the French Cup final against Lyon, securing a 2-1 win in Kylian Mbappé's farewell match for the club. The match took place in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, with goals from Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz in the first half giving PSG the lead. Despite Lyon's Jake O'Brien scoring a consolation goal in the second half, PSG clinched the double, having already won the league earlier in the season. This victory marks PSG's first league and cup double since 2020 when they also claimed the now-defunct League Cup. Dembélé opened the scoring for PSG in the 22nd minute, heading home a cross from Nuno Mendes. Ruiz extended the lead in the 34th minute by converting a rebound after his initial header was blocked by O'Brien. Despite Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri making impressive saves early on in the match, he was unable to prevent the goals from Dembele and Ruiz. O'Brien managed to pull one back for Lyon with a headed goal from a corner in the 55th minute, but PSG's defense held strong to secure the victory. The match saw Mbappé put in a valiant effort to find the net in his final appearance for PSG. Despite coming close with a curling shot and a volley over the bar, the French superstar was unable to add to his impressive goal-scoring record in the match. With 256 goals in 308 appearances, Mbappé leaves PSG as the club's all-time leading scorer in all competitions, having won a total of 15 trophies during his seven seasons with the club, including four French Cups. The French Cup final was overshadowed by violence as clashes erupted between Lyon and PSG supporters on a highway leading to the venue hours before kickoff. Supporters threw flares, smashed windows on buses, and even set some buses on fire. Due to the unrest, the match was relocated to Stade Pierre Mauroy in the north of France, making Villeneuve d'Ascq the first city outside the Greater Paris area to host the French Cup final since its inception in 1917. Despite the off-field disturbances, the players remained focused on the game, delivering an entertaining final for the fans. The win in the French Cup final ensured that PSG completed the double for the season, adding the cup to their earlier league triumph. Lyon, despite the defeat, managed to secure a spot in the Europa League by finishing sixth in the league. PSG's dominance in the match showcased their quality and determination, with key contributions from Dembele, Ruiz, and their solid defense. As Mbappé bids farewell to the club and looks towards a new chapter in his career, his legacy at PSG is firmly established, leaving behind a remarkable goalscoring record and a collection of trophies that attest to his greatness on the pitch. https://therealcrimediary.com/kylian-mbappes-last-game-ends-in-psg-victory-and-french-cup-double/?feed_id=76185&_unique_id=66fa30625f52a

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