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PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

by NDO01 August 2020 Last updated at 14:00 PM

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PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph
Paris St Germain players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Coupe de la Ligue, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease. (Reuters)
VTV.vn - Paris St Germain completed a domestic treble as they beat Olympique Lyonnais 6-5 on penalties to lift the French League Cup on Friday with the match ending in a 0-0 stalemate after regular and extra time.

Second-half substitute Pablo Sarabia scored PSG's final penalty in the shootout after goalkeeper Keylor Navas had saved Bertrand Traore's spot kick to give the Ligue 1 champions and French Cup winners their ninth League Cup trophy.

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