In the French Cup on Sunday, Kylian Mbappe and record 14-time champion Paris Saint-Germain thrashed sixth-tier amateurs Revel 9-0 to avoid an embarrassing slip-up.

In a video shared on social media, Revel's youthful supporters pleaded with Mbappe to travel to the match at Castres, as the team's modest stadium in the southwest Haute-Garonne region can only hold 2,000 spectators.

Their wish was granted as the 25-year-old star was part of manager Luis Enrique's formidable traveling squad to face the leaders of Regional 1, who are five spots lower in the French league hierarchy than the capital giants.


With a hat-trick, Mbappe had a good time during his night out in the town close to Toulouse.

Did you read this?

  1. Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid Reach Women's Champions League Quarters
  2. England Captain Harry Kane Defies Age: Targets Post-2026 World Cup Stint
  3. Springbok Dominance: Three South African Rugby Players Nominated For Prestigious Award

Maxence N'Guesson, a defender for Revel, did manage to register a point, but regrettably, it was an own goal as the first half ended.

PSG is eager to increase their cup total after failing to win the championship in the previous two seasons.

"The French Cup is one of our objectives this season, we know its importance," Luis Enrique said before the game.


Nice eliminated PSG in 2022, and Marseille advanced from round 64 last season with a close victory at Thionville. The hosts are four leagues below the South Coast heavyweights, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal in the 62nd minute proved to be the difference.

Monaco, too, survived to fight another day, but only after defeating Ligue 1 rivals Lens 6-5 on penalties after the two teams were deadlocked at 2-2.

After traveling almost 7,000 kilometers from the Caribbean island of Martinique, Golden Lion was soundly defeated 12-0 by Ligue 1 powerhouse Lille on Saturday.