Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Dunkerque in the French Cup semifinals, overturning a 2-0 deficit to book their place in the final. Luis Enrique’s side showcased resilience, fueled by Ousmane Dembélé’s stellar performance.
Playing at the neutral venue of Stade Pierre-Mauroy, PSG dominated possession and attacking play. However, they found themselves trailing early as Dunkerque took a surprising 2-0 lead. Vincent Sasso struck in the 7th minute, followed by Al Sade’s goal in the 27th, leaving the Parisians on the back foot.
PSG responded just before halftime, with Dembélé reducing the deficit in the 45th minute. Three minutes into the second half, Marquinhos leveled the score. The comeback was complete when Kylian Mbappé set up Fabián Ruiz for a 62nd-minute goal, giving PSG the lead for the first time.
Dembélé sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring his second of the night to confirm PSG’s place in the final. The thrilling turnaround reaffirmed PSG’s dominance in French football as they aim for yet another domestic trophy.
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