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PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

July 31, 2020 Paris St Germain's Neymar and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate after winning the Coupe de la Ligue, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS

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. It was the last roar for the competition, which was founded in 1995, as the French Professional Football League (LFP) decided in September to scrap it as of next season until further notice.

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