Mbappe scores after missing penalty to take PSG into final

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe takes a penalty against Rennes

Kylian Mbappe had a penalty saved, but then scored the only goal of the game as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 1-0 in the semi-finals of the French Cup on Wednesday to set up a final showdown against Lyon.

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Mbappe saw Rennes goalkeeper Steve Mandanda save his 37th-minute spot-kick, but three minutes later he found the net with a shot that took a deflection on its way in. It was Mbappe's 39th goal of the campaign for PSG in all competitions, and he appears certain to break the 40-goal mark for the third time in four seasons.

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