PSG continues to demonstrate its dominance in all the competitions it plays in. On this occasion, Luis Enrique’s team achieved a resounding 2-0 victory against Le Mans in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
This victory not only strengthens its path in the cup, but reaffirms the solidity of the team in a 2025 full of challenges and with a reinforced squad after the winter transfer market.
The match left several outstanding performances, but there were three players who shone with their own light in this PSG victory.
3 crucial performers propel PSG into the Coupe de France quarter-finals
3. Lucas Beraldo: A wall in the Parisian defense
The young Brazilian defender continues to show why he is one of the most interesting promises of PSG.
At 21 years old, Lucas Beraldo had an impeccable game in the back line, consolidating himself as a key piece in the team’s ball output, as shown by SofaScore.
- 90 minutes played
- 123 touches
- 100% effective passes (110 completed out of 110 attempted)
Beraldo not only showed defensive security, but was also key in the construction of the game from the back.
In a game where rotations were important, he took advantage of his opportunity and continues to add valuable minutes in Luis Enrique’s scheme.
2. Desire Doue: PSG’s great revelation
The young Desire Doue is having a dream season with PSG, since his signing this season he is the great Parisian star.
Against Le Mans, his performance was decisive, opening the scoring and showing great mobility on the right wing.
- 68 minutes played
- 1 goal scored
- 66 touches
- 88% passing accuracy (38 completed out of 43 attempted)
- Won 7 of 12 matches played
His ability to break barriers and create danger down the wing make him a key player in PSG’s attack.
1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: The MVP of the match
Despite not having scored or assisted, PSG’s star signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was the most decisive player in the match.
His mobility down the left wing and his ability to unbalance with the ball at his feet made him the most influential player in the development of the game.
- 90 minutes played
- 81 touches
- 82% passing accuracy (51 out of 62 completed)
- 3 successful dribbles out of 4 attempted
- Won 6 duels out of 8 played
The Georgian winger continues to show why he is considered one of the great jewels of world football. At 23 years old, he arrived at PSG with the ambition of making history, and his impact on the team is already evident.
