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Mbappe magic sees PSG beat Monaco 2-0 to retain French Cup

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Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates winning the French Cup with the trophy [Reuters, Christian Hartmann]

Kylian Mbappe set up the first goal and grabbed one of his own as Paris St Germain retained the French Cup with a 2-0 victory over Monaco in Wednesday’s final at the Stade de France.

Quick thinking by Mbappe to disposes Axel Disasi in his own penalty area, as the Monaco defender let a short pass from goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki slip under his feet, set up a 19th-minute opener for Mauro Icardi.

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