Paris Saint-Germain closed out their historic 2025 calendar year in style with a convincing 4–0 win against Vendée Fontenay Foot in the Coupe de France. After the match, reactions from both camps reflected a mix of pride, realism, and admiration for a season that will remain etched in the club’s history.
Speaking after the match, Luis Enrique was satisfied with both the performance and the context of the evening.
“It’s important to give minutes to players who are in the process of recovering fitness. Dembélé played a good match — he played 60 minutes. It was a celebration, but we played seriously. We prepared the match well and the players performed very well.”
The Parisian coach also took a step back to reflect on the significance of the year just completed.
“The year 2025 has been historic for the club. We are currently in the 2025–26 season, so it’s not the moment to take stock. But we are happy about the Christmas break — it’s good for us to have this recovery time. We’ve shown that this is not down to luck, and we hope to continue winning trophies.”
On the Fontenay side, head coach Loïc Lambert praised his players’ attitude despite the heavy scoreline.
“I’m happy, even if there are two goals too many. If we had scored one, it would have been even more joyful. We’d been thinking about this match for three weeks. For many of the players, it’s the first time in their lives they’ve played in a stadium like this.”
He acknowledged the difference in level but highlighted his team’s composure.
“I don’t have regrets about the first 25 minutes, but I do about the goals we conceded. In the Coupe de France, you can’t plan a long run — each round requires a bit of luck. I congratulated my players; they kept their cool.”
Among the PSG players, Lucas Hernandez emphasized both enjoyment and perspective.
“It was a great spectacle for them — everyone enjoyed it. Now we have a good break to disconnect. Winning six titles in a single year is rare — you have to enjoy it. We’ll rest and come back even stronger.”
The admiration for PSG stars was also evident on the Fontenay side. Namory Keita smiled when asked about the post-match atmosphere.
“Everyone wanted Dembélé’s shirt! We arrived too late. Losing 4–0 hurts, but we enjoyed every moment. Playing here in front of our families was special. Scoring a goal would have been nice.”
Finally, Désiré Doué, one of the scorers on the night, summed up the evening and the year with pride.
“We were serious from start to finish. We played the match we needed to play and were efficient. The year has been magnificent, historic. We made club history by winning our first Champions League and six trophies in a calendar year. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved. Dembélé is exceptional.”
With this victory, PSG move into the next round of the Coupe de France and head into the winter break having capped a truly extraordinary year — one defined by trophies, collective strength, and a growing sense that this success is built to last.
