Trophée des Champions (France), 2024, all matches
The French Super Cup, also known as the Trophée des Champions, is an annual match between the winners of Ligue 1 and the winners of the French Cup from the previous season. The match traditionally opens the new football season in France and serves as an indicator of the teams' readiness for the upcoming competition.
In the 2023/2024 season, the Trophée des Champions ended with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winning 2-0 against Toulouse. The match took place on 3 January 2024 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. For PSG, this was the 12th victory in the history of the tournament.
Kylian Mbappé and Lee Kang-in played a key role in the final. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, taking advantage of a precise pass from Ousmane Dembele. The second goal was scored by Lee Kang-in in the 44th minute, after a great pass from Bradley Barcola. These goals were decisive and brought PSG a confident victory.
The tournament is known for its bright and unpredictable matches, where unexpected results often occur. In 2023, Toulouse, despite the defeat, showed a decent game, which underlines the high level of competition in French football.
Historically, the Trophée des Champions has often been a platform for impressive performances by top players. For example, stars such as Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry have made significant contributions to their teams' success in this tournament.
Among the coaches working at PSG, it is worth mentioning Luis Enrique, who led his team to victory in this tournament in the 2023/2024 season. Under his leadership, PSG demonstrated a confident and organized game, which allowed them to win the trophy.
The Trophée des Champions was established in 1955 and has been held every year since then, with the exception of a few years when the tournament was cancelled. PSG have dominated this tournament in recent decades, as evidenced by their numerous victories.
The Trophée des Champions matches traditionally attract a lot of attention from fans and the media. They serve as an important stage in the teams’ preparation for the new season and allow them to assess the players’ and coaching strategies.
The tournament is also important for clubs looking to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Winning the Trophée des Champions not only helps a team to strengthen its reputation, but also to gain a psychological advantage before the start of the season.
The tournament has seen many memorable matches in its history. For example, in 2010, the match between Marseille and PSG ended 5-4 in favor of Marseille in a penalty shootout, which was one of the most exciting finals in the tournament’s history.
The Trophée des Champions continues to be an important event in French football, bringing together the country’s best teams to compete for the prestigious trophy.