Bondoufle (France) (AFP)

Edinson Cavani, double scorer, and the usual substitutes led Paris SG to a quiet qualification among fans of Linas-Montlhéry (R1, 6-0), Sunday, the first stage of their reconquest of the Coupe de France.

How long can a sixth division club hope against a European juggernaut with a budget almost 2,000 times greater? In a minute, the Parisians killed the last hopes of the little Thumbelina.

Goalkeeper Sergio Rico first stopped the Idrissa Kanouté penalty (39th) then, in the wake of a counter assassin, Cavani scored the goal of the break (40th, 2-0) to knock out the Robert-Bobin stadium of Bondoufle.

In just a few seconds, PSG went from a difficult return to the locker room to a boulevard to the 16th round of the doyenne of competitions, thanks to two players who have scarcely walked the field this season.

By adding the goals of "Titi" Adil Aouchiche (30th) to the conclusion of the good work of Colin Dagba, Pablo Sarabia (63th, 70th) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (87th), as many "hairdressers", l coach Thomas Tuchel can welcome the contribution of his bench, before the marathon calendar which will challenge his management.

- Sarabia N.7 exceptional -

Even by sparing Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Mauro Icardi, Keylor Navas, Angel di Maria, Marquinhos and Marco Verratti, the German technician drew from this 7th consecutive success - the longest series of the season - positive lessons, especially on the Cavani's state of form, very good news for him.

The Uruguayan, holder for the first time in two months, scored his first double of the season (41st, 61st). He began to regain the efficiency that had been running away from him for months, between his recurring injuries and the advent of Mauro Icardi who pushed him onto the bench.

While rumors send him to Atlético Madrid this winter, "Edi" has proved that he could still be useful to PSG, even if his detractors will point the finger at his waste which highlighted the goalkeeper of Linas Ali Lutumba (27th, 37th, 54th, 59th).

Cavani has also approached the 200 goal mark with PSG - he is at 198 - a figure all the more symbolic that the club entered the year of its 50 years.

Also decisive, Pablo Sarabia had not scored in national competitions since October. He honored the N.7 which he wore exceptionally, due to the Federation regulations. But Mbappé, its holder, will quickly recover it: the holders to advance in the way opened by the replacements.

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