2021 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.

In Their Own Story

The silence of the empty stands was heavy, yet the roar of the players filled the Stade de France. As Mbappé netted the opener, the tension in the Parisian dressing room evaporated. Di María, weaving through the Marseille defense with his signature grace, added the second, turning a tense final into a procession of glory. In that moment, the ghosts of past failures were laid to rest, replaced by the golden sheen of a new era.

Reader's Guide

The team has 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. 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.

Did You Know?

• PSG's first major trophy was the Coupe de France Féminine in 2010.
• The club won its first Première Ligue title in 2021.
• PSG has reached the UEFA Women's Champions League final twice.
• The rivalry with Lyon is known as Le Classique.