Paris Saint-Germain, led by Luis Enrique Martínez, overcame Lens in the round of 32 of the Coupe de France with a hard-fought victory in a penalty shootout (4-2) after the match ended 1-1 in regular time. Despite facing difficulties, the Parisian team remains in the hunt for glory across multiple competitions.

The high-stakes encounter kicked off with Lens taking the lead in the 66th minute thanks to a goal from Nzola. However, PSG responded swiftly, with Gonçalo Ramos leveling the score shortly after. With the format of the Coupe de France not allowing extra time, the outcome was decided directly by a penalty shootout.

PSG Clinches Victory in Penalties

In the penalty shootout, Nzola and Diouf missed their attempts for Lens, while Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, Dembélé, and Barcola all converted their penalties for PSG, securing the win for the French capital team. This victory keeps PSG alive in all competitions, despite the tough challenge posed by Lens.