OL Féminin crush Strasbourg 6-0 to set up French Cup final with 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 eight-time champions produced a devastating attacking display, scoring twice inside the opening five minutes to effectively end the contest before it had begun.
The rout began with an own goal from Strasbourg's Julie Svava in the third minute, before Marie-Antoinette Katoto doubled the lead just two minutes later. Captain Wendie Renard added a third from the penalty spot on the half-hour mark, and Ada Hegerberg scored Lyon's fourth in the 34th minute. Katoto netted her second from another penalty just before half-time, and substitute Jodie Shrader completed the scoring in the 74th minute.
The performance continues a prolific week for Sonia Bompastor's side, who scored four times against VfL Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals just three days prior. According to match reports, the result was never in doubt from the opening moments, with Lyon's superior quality overwhelming their Division 1 Féminine rivals.
For Katoto, the double marked a return to form after a four-match goalless run. Similarly, Hegerberg's strike was her first since mid-February, providing a timely boost for the Norwegian striker. The comprehensive nature of the win underscores Lyon's domestic dominance as they pursue a league and cup double this season.
The final, scheduled for May 10 in Valenciennes, will be a third high-stakes clash between the two French giants this campaign. Lyon defeated PSG 2-1 in the league on February 1, before securing a 1-0 victory in the Coupe de la Ligue semi-final on March 14. This history sets the stage for another intense encounter, with Lyon aiming to extend their record haul of French Cup titles.
For Strasbourg, the heavy defeat ends a memorable cup run but serves as a stark reminder of the gulf that exists between them and the established elite of French women's football. Their focus will now return to securing their status in the top division. For Lyon, the victory reinforces their status as the team to beat in France and provides significant momentum ahead of their European semi-final and the domestic finale against their perennial rivals.
