PSG vs Lyon (2020 Coupe de France Final)

Lore & Background

Paris Saint-Germain were founded in 1970 following the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain. PSG made an immediate impact, winning Ligue 2 and achieving promotion to Ligue 1 in their first season. The club split in 1972, with Paris FC remaining in the top flight while PSG were relegated to Division 3. After two consecutive promotions, PSG returned to the top flight in 1974 and moved to the Parc des Princes.

The club's first trophies arrived in the 1980s, including back-to-back Coupe de France in 1982 and 1983, and their first Ligue 1 title in 1986. The takeover by Canal+ in 1991 revitalized PSG, leading to nine trophies and five consecutive European semi-finals during the 1990s, including a second league title in 1994 and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1996. The club's fortunes changed dramatically with the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments in 2011, leading to sustained domestic dominance and high-profile signings.

Reader's Guide

PSG has won 61 official trophies, including 60 major honours. Domestically, the club has won a record 14 Ligue 1 titles, one Ligue 2 title, a record 16 Coupes de France, a record 9 Coupes de la Ligue, and a record 14 Trophée des Champions. Internationally, PSG has won six major trophies: the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the UEFA Intertoto Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. Since 2011, PSG has won 38 trophies: twelve league titles, eight Coupe de France, six Coupe de la Ligue, and twelve Trophée des Champions.

Did You Know?

• The club's traditional colours are red, blue, and white, representing Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
• PSG's official mascot is Germain the Lynx, unveiled during the 2010 Tournoi de Paris.
• The club's current official anthem is 'Allez Paris‑Saint‑Germain!', performed to the tune of 'Go West' by Village People.
• PSG has rivalries with Olympique de Marseille (Le Classique) and Paris FC (the Paris derby).