PSG Dominates Reims: Secures Double and Eyes Historic Treble
One week before their Champions League final showdown against Inter Milan, PSG steamrolled Reims with a convincing 3-0 victory, securing both the domestic cup and league titles. With their sights now on an unprecedented treble, the Parisians, who clinched the French Championship back in March, rekindled the thrill of a high-stakes match on home turf against Reims this past Saturday night in the Coupe de France final. Now poised for the biggest game of their careers against Inter Milan in Munich, they effortlessly dismantled Reims to claim an undisputed domestic double.
From the outset, PSG asserted their dominance, with Ousmane Dembélé (8th minute) and Désiré Doué (13th minute) quickly becoming threats on the field. Doué, stepping in moments before kickoff to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was sidelined by a headache, made an immediate impact. He skillfully set up Bradley Barcola with a brilliant through pass, leading to the first goal (17th minute), and then facilitated Barcola’s second goal just two minutes later (19th minute). After just 20 minutes into the match, Luis Enrique’s team had already extinguished any suspense, maintaining their grip and pressure, and Achraf Hakimi added another before halftime (43rd minute).
Following the break, Dembélé came close, hitting the post after 64 minutes, as PSG naturally eased off the gas. The Spanish coach wisely rested key players, and despite overwhelming dominance, the scoreline remained unchanged. By claiming their 107th Coupe de France, their favorite competition, PSG inscribed their name in the history books for a record 16th time, far ahead of Marseille’s 10 titles. Now, they have the chance to achieve a historic treble if they can defeat Inter Milan in the Champions League final next week.
In contrast, Reims faces a less promising outlook. Under President Jean-Pierre Caillot, the club must fight to stay in Ligue 1, with a crucial relegation playoff match against Metz looming next Thursday. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, adding urgency to their next encounter.