After a brief period of adjustment, the big five leagues gradually ended their winter break, and on this matchday, the French Super Cup final kicked off on time, with Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse meeting in a narrow way. In the past 8 meetings between the two teams, Grand Paris has won 7 wins and 1 draw to remain unbeaten, and the psychological advantage is obvious, which is also where fans are optimistic about them. The two sides formed a confrontation in this campaign, but the ability of Grand Paris to grasp was obviously better, with goals from Li Gangren and Mbappe, defeated the opponent 2-0, won the first victory of the new year, and won the first championship of the season, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
Considering that this is the first game of 2024 and the first championship trophy of the season, Enrique naturally did not dare to slack off, and the game continued to play in the familiar 4-3-3 formation, Donnarumma continued to guard the final pass, Achraf, Marquinhos, Skriniar and Lucas formed a back four, in midfield youngsters Unai Emery and Vitinha and Li Gangren were in charge, Mbappe played as a central striker, and Balcola and Dembele were separated on either side.
As the referee's whistle blew, PSG quickly got into the game and started to attack Toulouse. In the 3rd minute, Vitinha's long pass was transferred just right, Dembele responded to the inverted triangle back at the back point, Li Gangren rushed to the ball, and volleyed in unmarked, and Paris led 1-0 and made a dream start.
One goal down, Toulouse is not conservative either. In the 10th minute, Donnarumma was too far forward and Dalinga fired a lob from near midfield, but the ball went just wide of the post. In the 18th minute, Cesar Hlavert picked up a pass from the edge of the penalty area, Suazo cut in on the left and volleyed from a small angle, but unfortunately hit the side netting.
In the 23rd minute, Mbappe took the ball on the left side, sent a low flat ball into the penalty area, Dembele took the ball to get rid of it in one go, cut inside and shot into the far corner, also off target. In the 33rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain formed a siege, Li Gangren's through ball was just right, and Barcora pushed it from a small angle, which was bravely defused by the Toulouse goalkeeper.
In the 37th minute, Toulouse almost equalized, Donum crossed the right side, Dalinga followed up with a powerful shot from a tight angle, Donnarumma did not have time to react, but the ball hit the post impartially and bounced. After receiving a cross from Barcola, Mbappe showed his personal ability to the fullest, breaking through the opponent's encirclement and interception, and shot into the dead corner in the penalty area, 2-0!
Mbappe scored 52 goals last year, equalling Kane in the annual scorer list, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo with 54 goals. Heading into 2024, Mbappe is still as brave as ever, scoring 22 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions this season, and his efficiency is breathtaking.
Back on the pitch, Toulouse fought back again. In the 49th minute, Auchan Sherro crossed from the left, Daringa made a slight adjustment, and the ball was slightly deflected from outside the penalty area. In the 55th minute, Achraf also hit the goal directly with a free kick from outside the penalty area, which went around the human wall and fell sharply, but unfortunately hit the post and popped up.
In the 66th minute, Enrique made two substitutions in a row, with Asensio and Muani coming on as substitutes to remove Dembele and Barcora. In the 74th minute, Achraf's long diagonal pass from the right flank was hoisted into the penalty area, and Asensio's volley from a small angle was blocked.
In the end, Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-0 to win their first win of the new year and win their first title of the season. This is also the 10th French Super Cup title in the last 11 years, far ahead of other opponents. After winning the French Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain set their sights on winning Ligue 1, Champions League and French Cup, aiming for a quadruple crown in the season.