PSG Prepares for Coupe de France Clash with Vendée Fontenay Foot as They Advance to Quarter-Finals
PSG prepares for their upcoming Coupe de France match against Vendée Fontenay Foot on December 20 while securing a victory to advance to the quarter-finals.
- • Vendée Fontenay Foot opens a pop-up shop on December 11 to assist fans with tickets and merchandising for PSG match.
- • PSG defeated Cesson-Rennes 34-28 in the Coupe de France round of 16, powered by Kamil Syprzak's 8 goals.
- • Tickets for PSG's match are available online via FC Nantes starting December 11.
- • Nantes and Chambéry also advanced to the Coupe de France quarter-finals after wins on December 10.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues their pursuit of Coupe de France glory with key developments both on and off the field. On December 20, 2025, PSG will face Vendée Fontenay Foot at La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, marking a much-anticipated fixture. To assist fans attending the match, volunteers from Vendée Fontenay Foot have set up a temporary shop in Fontenay-le-Comte, opening on December 11, 2025, at 14 rue des Orfèvres. This boutique will handle ticket sales, merchandising, and bus arrangements, supported by the city, while online ticketing is available via the FC Nantes website starting the same day at 3 PM.
On the competitive front, PSG decisively advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Cesson-Rennes 34-28 on December 10, 2025, in the Coupe de France round of 16. The match remained tight in the first half, PSG leading 18-17, but they pulled away after the 18-18 tie, powered by Kamil Syprzak's eight goals. Coach Stefan Madsen praised the team's collective spirit and strong second-half performance. Meanwhile, Nantes and Chambéry also secured quarter-final spots, defeating Dijon 36-32 and Toulouse 34-29 respectively. Notably, Nantes, a recent champion, showcased dominance led by Noam Leopold's seven goals.
PSG aims to overcome their previous season's final loss as they prepare for the next stage of the Coupe de France tournament underpinned by both community engagement and robust athletic display.
This article was translated and synthesized from French sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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