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Mbappe treble fires PSG into French Cup final

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Last Updated : Mar 05 2020 | 9:22 AM IST

Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday.

The World Cup winner took his goal tally in all competitions to 30 during a win that was eased by Fernando Marcal being sent off just before Neymar put the French champions ahead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot.

The defeat Lyon ends a five-match unbeaten run that included an impressive 1-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League and the weekend's triumph over local rivals Saint-Etienne.

"It was a solid, serious display full of concentration," said PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.

"After the Dortmund match (lost 2-1 in Germany), Mbappe has responded brilliantly. He uses his speed so intelligently ... he is in good form."
"When you are 10 against 11 playing such a strong team it's no longer a contest."

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First Published: Mar 05 2020 | 9:22 AM IST

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