PSG Clinches Second Consecutive U19 Championship with Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over Nantes
PSG wins 2025 French U19 Football Championship, defeating FC Nantes 2-1.
Key Points
- • PSG won the U19 Championship on June 8, 2025.
- • Defeated FC Nantes 2-1 in the final at Stade Massot.
- • FC Nantes scored first, but PSG equalized quickly.
- • Oumar Camara's goal in the 80th minute secured the win.
On June 8, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed in the U19 Championship by overcoming FC Nantes 2-1 in a closely contested final held at the Stade Massot in Puy-en-Velay. The match marked the third U19 championship showdown between the two teams since 2022, highlighting their competitive rivalry in youth football.
FC Nantes initially took the lead in the match with Moustapha Dabo scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from PSG. However, PSG responded swiftly with Yoram Zague leveling the score just three minutes later. The first half concluded with both teams fighting for supremacy but settled at 1-1, with multiple scoring opportunities being missed on both sides.
In the second half, PSG asserted their control over the game, creating a flurry of chances. Despite mounting pressure, it wasn't until the 80th minute that Oumar Camara found the back of the net, netting the winner for PSG. Although Nantes made a late attempt to regroup, including a red card issued to Yoann Chauvin in stoppage time, PSG held firm to complete their victory. This win solidifies PSG's status in French youth football as they claim their second consecutive U19 title.