PSG crushes Vendée Fontenay 4-0 in a dominant Coupe de France display on December 20. Sergio Ramos scored a double as the Paris giants advanced to Round of 16. The victory capped off an exceptional 2025 season for Luis Enrique’s squad.
🔥 Quick Facts
- PSG dominated Vendée Fontenay Foot (National 3 side) with a 4-0 victory in Coupe de France Round of 32
- Sergio Ramos netted 2 goals in the 53rd and 58th minutes to secure his double
- Desire Doué opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé added a penalty goal in the 33rd
- PSG fielded an unusually young squad including academy prospects making their professional debuts under Luis Enrique
PSG Dominates Underdog Vendée in Coupe de France
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The underdogs from Vendée Fontenay traveled to Stade de la Beaujoire to face the PSG juggernaut in one of football’s classic David-versus-Goliath matchups. PSG, fresh off winning the Intercontinental Cup just weeks prior, were overwhelming favorites. The Parisians made their intentions clear from kickoff, controlling possession and pressing high throughout the first half.
Luis Enrique’s squad showed no mercy to the fifth-tier opposition. Despite fielding a youthful lineup, PSG created dangerous chances consistently and converted three of them in the opening 45 minutes. The dominance never wavered, resulting in a clinical 4-0 triumph that validated their credentials as continental champions heading into 2026.
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Desire Doué gave PSG the perfect start with a composed finish in the 25th minute. The young winger latched onto a perfect through-ball from Dembélé in the buildup, cutting inside the goalkeeper for a low finish to the far corner. Just eight minutes later, Ramos was brought down in the penalty area, and Dembélé calmly converted from the spot to double the advantage.
Vendée’s defense never recovered from the early onslaught. PSG’s superior technical ability and tactical discipline proved insurmountable against the National 3 outfit. The away side made several changes at halftime but continued to create chance after chance, maintaining complete control of proceedings throughout.
Ramos Seals Victory with Second-Half Double
| Goalscorer | Minute | Type |
| Desire Doué | 25′ | Open Play |
| Ousmane Dembélé | 33′ | Penalty |
| Sergio Ramos | 53′ | Open Play |
| Sergio Ramos | 58′ | Open Play |
The second half proved a formality as PSG killed off the contest within minutes of the restart. Sergio Ramos, playing in an attacking role, struck in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish from close range after latching onto a cross from the right wing. Just five minutes later, the defender struck again after a poor clearance by the goalkeeper. Ramos showed composure to round the keeper and tap home his second of the evening.
PSG dominated possession and territory throughout the match, registering multiple clear chances. Coach Luis Enrique was able to rotate his squad freely, giving crucial minutes to academy players including Noah Nsoki, Renato Marin, and others making their professional debuts.
Young PSG Squad Impresses Against Limited Opposition
The most noteworthy aspect of this fixture was the opportunity it provided to young PSG talents. With a comfortable scoreline secured, Luis Enrique seized the chance to blood inexperienced players in competitive football. This mirrored the club’s philosophy of integrating academy prospects into the senior setup.
Young defenders like Ndjantou, Boly, and Marin gained valuable experience against organized opposition. Despite the youthful appearance in places, PSG maintained their defensive shape and conceded zero goals—demonstrating the quality instilled by their European success.
What Does This Result Mean for PSG’s Coupe de France Campaign?
PSG has now advanced to the Round of 16 of the Coupe de France with a perfect record in 2025. The victory showcases their superiority across all competitions and validates the tactical vision under Luis Enrique. As defending champions, the club must navigate the cup intelligently while juggling Ligue 1, Champions League, and other domestic obligations.
With this comfortable success, PSG can look ahead to their next cup assignment knowing they possess the squad depth to win matches handily. The Round of 16 draw will determine their next opponent, but another favorable tie could see similar rotative selections. The 2025-26 season looks set to be another prolific one for the Parisian giants.
Watch the Match Highlights
Sources
- PSG Official – Official match report and statistics
- ESPN – Live coverage and final score confirmation
- BeIN Sports – Match commentary and goal updates
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