Coupe de la Ligue Winner 2008

Lore & Background

The 2008 Coupe de la Ligue final was played at the Stade de France. PSG defeated Lens in a penalty shootout. The decisive penalty was scored by Youssouf Mulumbu. The manager of PSG at the time was Paul Le Guen.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights of the Stade de France hummed against the cool Parisian night air, casting long shadows across the pitch. Inside the tunnel, the silence was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic thumping of hearts and the deep breaths of players steeling themselves for the ultimate test. Jérôme Rothen tied his laces one last time, his eyes fixed on the white line separating him from history. As the ball sat waiting for the penalty kick, the world seemed to hold its breath, knowing that a single moment would either define their season or leave them empty-handed once more.

Reader's Guide

The 2008 Coupe de la Ligue victory was part of PSG's history before the QSI takeover. The club had won five trophies in the early 21st century, including three Coupes de France, one Coupe de la Ligue, and one UEFA Intertoto Cup.

Did You Know?

• Paul Le Guen was the manager of PSG when they won the 2008 Coupe de la Ligue.
• Youssouf Mulumbu scored the decisive penalty in the shootout of the 2008 Coupe de la Ligue final.
• PSG's previous major trophy before 2008 was won under manager Luis Fernandez in 1998.