Lyonnes Demolish Strasbourg 6-0 to Set Up French Cup Final Against PSG
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin will face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Coupe de France after a dominant 6-0 victory over Racing Strasbourg in the semi-finals on Sunday. The match was effectively decided within the opening five minutes, with goals from Julie Svava and Marie-Antoinette Katoto setting the tone for a one-sided affair at the Stade de la Meinau.
Katoto added a second from the penalty spot just before half-time, ending a four-match personal goal drought in emphatic fashion. Captain Wendie Renard also converted a penalty, while Ada Hegerberg scored her first goal since mid-February. Substitute Signe Bruun completed the rout late on, underscoring the sheer depth of Sonia Bompastor's squad. The result follows a 4-1 away victory over Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League just days prior, marking a formidable week for the French giants.
The final, scheduled for May 10 in Valenciennes, will be a repeat of last year's showdown, which Lyon won 2-1. It represents the latest chapter in French football's defining rivalry; the two sides have already met twice this season in domestic competition, with Lyon securing a league victory in February before PSG claimed the Coupe de la Ligue trophy in March.
For Strasbourg, the defeat is a harsh lesson in the gulf that exists at the pinnacle of the women's game in France. Having battled to reach the last four, they were simply overwhelmed by the pace, power, and clinical edge of the record 10-time Coupe de France winners. Lyon's performance demonstrated a squad hitting peak form at the most critical stage of the season, with key attackers like Katoto and Hegerberg rediscovering their scoring touch.
The upcoming final promises a high-stakes clash as Lyon seeks a domestic double, having already clinched the Division 1 Féminine title. PSG, meanwhile, will be determined to salvage silverware from a season where they finished as runners-up in the league. The fixture ensures a fitting conclusion to the French cup competition, pitting the nation's two most powerful clubs against one another once more.
