Stéphane Gilli reacts to PSG v Paris FC in the French Cup

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·22 December 2025

Stéphane Gilli reacts to PSG v Paris FC in the French Cup

Stéphane Gilli, coach of Paris FC, spoke to Le Parisien about drawing Paris Saint-Germain for the Round of 32 of the 2025-2026 Coupe de France on the weekend of Saturday, January 10, which is right after the match scheduled against PSG for Ligue 1 Matchday 17 (January 4).

“We’re going to play PSG twice in a row, and at the Parc in the Cup… So, it’s not the best draw, far from it, but we’ll do everything we can to get through.”

It’s clear that Paris FC isn’t thrilled to be playing PSG in this competition. There’s always the desire to go as far as possible, and this is not the best possible option. That’s very clear. It will be an intense and difficult week with the Ligue 1 match the previous weekend.

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However, giving up is out of the question. Paris FC has its strengths and will give everything to qualify. It will be a great Parisian derby, even if it’s a bit of a shame to have it twice in such a short time. A small advantage for PFC: PSG has to play the Trophée des Champions on January 8 against Olympique de Marseille in Kuwait. A week full of emotions for coach Luis Enrique’s team.

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