Mbappé strike helps PSG beat Nice to reach French Cup semis

Updated: Mar 13, 2024, 07:01 pm

Kylian Mbappé was on target as Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 3-1 win over Nice on Wednesday to secure a spot in the Coupe de France semifinals.

Mbappé gave the hosts the lead in the 14th minute, threading the ball between Nice keeper Marcin Bulka's legs after a skilful one-two with Fabián Ruiz.

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PSG doubled their lead in the 33rd when Bulka sent a clearance to winger Ousmane Dembélé, with the ball spinning to Ruiz, who calmly slotted into the open net.

Nice pulled a goal back four minutes later when Jérémie Boga embarked on a splendid run into the box and the ball found its way to Gaëtan Laborde, who fired home on the half-volley.

Kylian Mbappé helped PSG into the last four of the Coupe de France.

Lucas Beraldo, however, wrapped up the win for PSG when he headed home on the hour mark.

There was a long delay minutes after the goal as Bulka took a knee to the nose which required treatment and a change of shirt for the keeper.

PSG will face Stade Rennais in the semifinal on April 3, while Lyon and Valenciennes will contest the other semi the day before.