Paris FC Ambitioning First Coupe de France Title, Challenging PSG's Dominance

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Captivating Weekend Ahead for Paris FC as Women's Team Challenges PSG in Coupe de France Final

Paris FC might just have the perfect weekend if their women's team triumphs in the Coupe de France on the 3rd of May, following the men's team's promotions to Ligue 1. And things couldn't be more intriguing. Paris FC, who have drawn with PSG twice this season, are undefeated against league titans Lyon, creating ripples in the top French women's football clubs.

As the Coupe de France final looms, PSG coach Fabrice Abriel may finds himself in a spot of bother over his dismissive comments about Paris FC back in March. With crucial playoff semi-finals on May 11, the Stade Charléty residents are gaining momentum and exposing the chinks in PSG's armor. Their coach, Sandrine Soubeyrand, was crowned the league's best coach, while their striker, Clara Mateo, was named MVP, scoring 18 goals.

A Tit-for-Tat Affair

Last season, PSG managed to edge past Paris FC only during the Coupe de France and playoff semi-finals on penalties. However, unlike PSG who struggled against Lyon, losing both matches, Paris FC demonstrated impressive resilience. Jackie Groenen, a Dutch midfielder for PSG, admits that Paris FC puts pressure on them and forces them to raise their game.

Daphne Corboz, a midfielder for Paris FC, believes that the club is progressing rapidly, though it might not have caught up completely to its rivals yet. "We're getting closer, we're even very close, but now we have to take the step of getting a win," she adds. According to Charlotte Lorgère, a former D1 player and France TV Sport consultant, Paris FC is playing on an equal footing with PSG. With a young and rebuilding PSG squad, Lorgère suggests there's more connection and values at Paris FC.

European Football Tempters

To attain the top, Paris FC has been benefiting from a third qualifying spot for a French club in the Champions League for the past two years. While the team couldn't advance past the qualifying round this year, they did last season, eliminating Arsenal and Wolfsburg. "The Champions League is unavoidable," confirms Marie-Christine Terroni, president of the Paris FC women's section. "Meeting such teams, it makes you want to perform, and you learn."

Maintaining high ambitions is crucial for Paris FC. While battling supposedly weaker teams, the club has dropped points, losing away to Saint-Etienne and Montpellier, and being held to a draw twice by Nantes. "We know that's why we finish third, it's hard to make no mistakes, but we'll have to do it to compete even more with PSG and Lyon," admits Daphne Corboz.

"This season, I really felt that we were facing the best versions of all the teams. When we lost to Montpellier, they celebrated in a way that showed the importance for them to beat us."

The future of Paris FC lies in the hands of its new owners, led by Antoine Arnault. With ambition running high, it remains to be seen if they will continue investing in the women's section to help Paris FC secure its first trophy since the absorption of the Juvisy club in 2017.

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Paris FC, currently leading in the European race with a third qualifying spot for a French club in the Champions League for the past two years, is eagerly anticipating 2023, hoping to secure their first trophy since the absorption of the Juvisy club in 2017, especially with the new ownership led by Antoine Arnault.
Sandrine Soubeyrand, coach of Paris FC, has led her team to notable achievements, with her striker, Clara Mateo, being named MVP, scoring 18 goals, and the team exposing chinks in PSG's armor before their crucial playoff semi-finals on May 11.
Daphne Corboz, a midfielder for Paris FC, believes the club is progressing rapidly, asserting that their key challenge lies in making the leap to getting a win against their rivals, such as PSG, who they have drawn with twice this season in European leagues.
Jackie Groenen, a Dutch midfielder for PSG, acknowledges that Paris FC puts pressure on them and forces them to elevate their game, being the team that pushed them the most in their domestic football league competitions.