PSG begins French Cup defense with easy win against minnow

Updated Dec. 20, 2025 5:18 p.m. ET
Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain started its French Cup defense with a 4-0 win at fifth-tier Vendée Fontenay to reach the last 32 on Saturday.

Goncalo Ramos scored twice while star forwards Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue netted once for record 16-time champion PSG in a match at the stadium of Ligue 1 side Nantes.

There were no upsets as top-tier sides Lille, Lorient, Metz, Paris FC and Toulouse all advanced, with Jonathan Ikone scoring a hat trick in PFC's 3-0 win against minnow Raon-l’Étape.

Third-tier Avranches knocked out Ligue 1 side Brest on Friday. ___

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