As the football season draws to a close, the spotlight shines on the cup finals across Europe's top five domestic leagues. This weekend, the Coupe de France final takes center stage, pitting two of France's most successful league teams against each other. Lyon, who enjoyed a dominant period between 2000 and 2010 with seven consecutive league titles, now faces Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning force in French football, having clinched ten of the last 12 Ligue 1 campaigns.

For Paris Saint-Germain, this final presents another opportunity to secure a domestic double under their ownership, a feat they last accomplished in the 2020/21 season. Fresh off their ninth league title, they aim to add another trophy to their cabinet. Under Luis Enrique's guidance, they've reaffirmed their league dominance this season, clinching their third consecutive championship.

A notable subplot of this final is the future of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, who has recently announced his departure from the Parc des Princes, with a move to Real Madrid looming. Despite this, Mbappe's final league season with PSG saw him contribute significantly to yet another league title.

With Lyon securing a Europa Conference League place through their seventh-place finish in Ligue 1, they have the opportunity to elevate to Europa League contention with a Coupe de France victory. However, regardless of the final's outcome, their European spot for next season is already secured.

In terms of recent encounters, Paris Saint-Germain holds the upper hand, winning three of the last five meetings against Lyon. Historically, PSG has dominated this fixture, winning 14 of the last 20 encounters. However, Lyon won the last Coupe de France encounter between the two sides in 2012.

Paris Saint-Germain's journey to the final has been impressive, with notable victories over US Revel, Orleans, and Stade Brest. Their recent form is formidable, with three wins in their last five league games, culminating in an unbeaten away record this season.

On the other hand, Lyon enters the final with a solid record, winning four of their last five league games and progressing through the Coupe de France rounds with victories over Pontarlier, Bergerac Perigord, and Valenciennes.

With Paris Saint-Germain's dominance in recent league encounters, Lyon will be eager to avoid a repeat of their previous meetings this season, where PSG emerged victorious with convincing 4-1 scorelines. Alexandre Lacazette's form will be crucial for Lyon, as he finished the season with 19 goals, providing a potent attacking threat.

Considering the recent encounters between the two sides this season, we anticipate Paris Saint-Germain to comfortably secure victory in Kylian Mbappe's final game for the club.

Matchoutlook Prediction : Away Win (1-3)