The 2020 Coupe de France Final was a

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match between

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and

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to decide the winner of the 2019–20 Coupe de France, the 103rd season of the

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. The final was originally scheduled for 25 April, but was postponed to 24 July due to concerns over the

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. On 28 April 2020, Prime Minister

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announced all sporting events in France, including those behind closed doors, would be banned until September. The FFF were considering whether the final of the Coupe de France could be rescheduled for when events are allowed to restart. On 26 June, the FFF announced that the final was rescheduled to 24 July. Paris Saint-Germain won the final 1–0 for their 13th Coupe de France title.

Background

Paris Saint-Germain were the runners-up of last year's edition, having lost the 2019 final to

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after a

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following a 2–2 draw in

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. Saint-Étienne reached the final this year, having lost at the

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of last year's edition to

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. This was the first time they reached the final since

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, a game they lost to Paris Saint-Germain as well.

Route to the final

''Note: H = home fixture, A = away fixture

Match

Summary

The only goal of the game came in the 14th minute;

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cut in from the right, with his shot being saved by Saint-Étienne goalkeeper

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, before the rebound fell to

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, who shot high to the net off the underside of the crossbar from six yards out.

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