2016 Coupe de France Final vs Marseille

Lore & Background

PSG spent its early decades moving between divisions before stabilising in the top flight. Their first major success came with victory in the Coupe de France Féminine in 2010, marking a turning point in the club's development. Following the takeover by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2012, PSG significantly increased investment in the women's team, professionalizing the squad and establishing themselves as one of the leading clubs in French women's football. The club progressed from a mid-table side to one of the strongest teams in European women's football. PSG won their first Première Ligue title in 2021, ending OL Lyonnes' prolonged domestic dominance, and have since added further Coupe de France Féminine titles in 2018, 2022, and 2024. The team has also enjoyed consistent participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League, reaching the final on two occasions, and contests prominent rivalries with Lyon—often referred to as Le Classique—as well as the Paris derby against Paris FC.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights hummed over the Stade de France as the final whistle blew on extra time, leaving the score deadlocked at 1-1. The air was thick with the scent of turf and anticipation. In the penalty area, the silence was heavier than the roar of the crowd. Blaise Matuidi stepped up first, his eyes locked on the goal, burying the ball into the corner to set the tone. One by one, the Parisian giants walked forward from the halfway line, their footsteps resonating across the turf. When the final PSG player converted his spot-kick, the stadium erupted in a sea of blue and red, a cacophony of relief and triumph as the players collapsed into each other's arms, finally holding the fourth trophy that would define an era.

Reader's Guide

Off the pitch, PSG's women's team has undergone several venue changes, moving from historic grounds such as Stade Georges Lefèvre to Campus PSG, while continuing to use larger stadiums, including the Parc des Princes for high-profile fixtures. The club continues to develop its sporting infrastructure and squad as it competes at both domestic and European levels.

Did You Know?

• PSG's women's section was created in the summer of 1971, a year after the club's foundation.
• The club's first major trophy was the Coupe de France Féminine in 2010.
• PSG won their first Première Ligue title in 2021, ending Lyon's 14-year domestic dominance.
• The team has reached the UEFA Women's Champions League final twice.