Coupe de France: Fontenay vs PSG — one night to dream 
Saturday, Stade de la Beaujoire will feel different. No Nantes on the bill — an extraordinary showdown for Fontenay, a fifth-tier club about to take on PSG in the Coupe de France. On paper the gulf’s huge. In the heads of Fontenay’s players, the story’s still to be written.
Fontenay: the match of their lives 
For Fontenay, you can’t get much bigger. Facing PSG — reigning French champions, Cup holders and recent Champions League winners — is a reward in itself. But they’re not here just to turn up. They’re here to believe. Even if only a little.
Their run so far has been mixed: sometimes controlled, sometimes tight. In the previous round Loïc Lambert’s men overturned Châteauroux (4-1), fed by an inspired Diawara and aggressive attacking choices. Before that, two ties were decided on penalties. The sort of scenes that glue a squad together.
At home Fontenay have been solid. Only one goal conceded at their stadium this cup run. Their last home defeat was a National 3 match earlier this month. Not insignificant, but not insurmountable when the occasion means everything.
The club haven’t made the last 32 since 2013. Back then, Muret went out. This time the obstacle is on a different level.
PSG: all business, no obvious pressure 
For PSG, the Coupe de France always starts with a clear label: favourite number one. The Parisians lifted the trophy for the sixteenth time last season, barely troubled in the final against Reims. The aim is simple: repeat.
This kickoff comes in a particular context. On Wednesday in Qatar, PSG claimed their first world title by beating Flamengo on penalties after a tight game. A win by experience and grit, with Matvey Safonov decisive in the shootout.
Luis Enrique should rotate sensibly, without handing out a fully experimental XI. PSG are four matches unbeaten in all competitions and finish the year just behind Lens in Ligue 1. Nothing to panic about, but the demand never drops.
One stat says it all: PSG have won their last twelve Coupe de France matches. The last time they were knocked out at the round of 64 was… 1990. Another era.
Squads: solid, despite absences
Fontenay should keep a line-up close to the one that beat Châteauroux. Fromaget replaced Ernault in defence last round, but Ernault could reclaim a starting berth. Up front, Diawara is the man to watch, supported by Millimono and Keita.
On PSG’s side, Achraf Hakimi is ruled out with an ankle issue. Ousmane Dembélé, recovered from illness, has already regained rhythm against Flamengo. Kvaratskhelia, who scored on Wednesday, is also pushing for a spot. Safonov could keep his place after that decisive performance in Qatar.
Possible Fontenay lineup:
N. Renou ; Ernault, Moisdon, Leriche ; Bremond, Vinet, Belbachir, Bisleau ; Keita, Millimono, Diawara
Possible PSG lineup:
Safonov ; Zaïre-Emery, Kamara, Zabarnyi, Beraldo ; Neves ; Mayulu, Ruiz ; Mbaye, Ramos, Ndjantou
Football Prediction Fontenay vs Paris Saint-Germain
PSG to win by three goals or more
The level gap is massive, and even with rotation Paris should seize control early. Fontenay have shown defensive frailties in their league these last weeks. Against a Paris side this loaded, the scoreline could get ugly.
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