Nice eliminated host Paris Saint-Germain from the French Cup by winning 6-5 in a penalty shootout, after the match ended in a goalless draw at Parc des Princes, advancing to the quarter-finals. Argentine star Lionel Messi played in the starting lineup for PSG, while striker Kylian Mbappé sat on the bench before participating in the last half hour. Another Argentine star, Ángel Di María, was absent, and Brazilian Neymar was still recovering from an injury that kept him out for the past two months.
Paris Saint-Germain was the dominant side against their league runner-up rivals, but their players struggled to find the net amid the guests' defensive setup. After the match ended in a draw, the competition rules required an immediate penalty shootout, which smiled upon Nice as their goalkeeper, Marcin Bułka, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, saved kicks from Argentine Daniel Paredes and young player Xavi Simons.
