"Kyky" (59th, 71st, 77th) showered the Bretons' dream in the second half, who continued to believe in it after the opening scoring by Presnel Kimpembe (29th).

But when the striker shows such efficiency, it becomes impossible for Petit Poucet to find the stones he has scattered on his way.

His performance embodies the seriousness of the Parisians, who have applied themselves to the Rabine stadium, swept away by a drizzle not to put a superstar out.

It was not the stealthy overflight of a drone, which caused the one-minute interruption of the meeting (26th), which deviated them from their plan, the same which worked in the previous round (3-0), against fans of the Feignies-Aulnoye Agreement (N3).

Mauricio Pochettino's players should certainly have taken shelter earlier in the meeting, but in the cold, with only two training sessions in the legs after the truce, and without Lionel Messi (Covid), it was difficult to expect more from them.

They now have five days to regain their best form before going to Lyon on Sunday, a shock of the championship that PSG will tackle with a very different team.

Kimpembe goalscorer

Expected in the Rhône, Angel di Maria, Marquinhos and Mauro Icardi were preserved on the bench, just like Keylor Navas and Leandro Paredes.

Presnel Kimpembe, promoted captain of PSG, celebrates his goal against Vannes with Kylian Mbappé at La Rabine stadium, January 3, 2022 Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS AFP

In an experimental eleven, with young Edouard Michut and Xavi Simons, and midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum converted into a makeshift left winger, Mbappé still found a way to shine.

His excellent form seems to protect his team from the vagaries of a complicated situation, between cases of coronavirus, players selected by the African Cup of Nations and injuries.

For the fourth time in a row, "Kyky" has scored more than two goals in a match, registering his 150th goal for Paris.

After a frustrating first period, like his well-placed free kick that he sent into the wall (5th), the striker was patient.

He released his counter in his style, launched by Kimpembe at full speed against goalkeeper Clément Pétrel who, in the duel, slowed the ball ... without diverting it from the net.

The doorman could not do anything either on Mbappé's skylight missile, sober in his celebration.

He was not more expensive after the third, following a one-two with Eric Junior Dina-Ebimbe.

Kimpembe had a good reason to celebrate.

The defender, promoted to captain, has only scored his second achievement as a Parisian, in 203 matches.

He has waited almost three years since his first time, in the knockout stages of the Champions League at Manchester United (2-0).

PSG, carried by Kylian Mbappé (2nd from right) did the job against Vannes in the Coupe de France at La Rabine stadium, January 3, 2022 Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS AFP

It was already on a corner.

Except that at Vannes, instead of gaining a foothold like at Old Trafford, "Presko" headed there, falling through the center of Nuno Mendes.

The Paris party would have been complete if Michut had not found the crossbar on his attempt (81st).

Dina-Ebimbe also missed a great opportunity (85th).

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