Dani Alves has scored a goal for PSG! Assist by M. Verratti.
Verratti now has a goal and an assist to his name after a sensational performance in midfield. His pass to Alves allowed his team-mate to shoot towards goal and Alves took the opportunity in style.
GOAAALLLL - PSG 3-0 - Alves wraps up the win with a sublime finish from the edge of the box. The right-back had to check his run before firing Verratti's pass back across goal and he gave Tatarusanu no chance in the Nantes goal.
90' +1
We have another break in play as Silva goes down and needs treatment for a facial injury. Limbombe's shot hit him in the face but he looks like he wants to continue.
90'
CHANCE!!! Mbappe wastes a huge chance to secure his second goal of the night after being the offside trap. The striker stayed onside before running towards goal but Tatarusanu stayed big to deny him.
Six minutes of stoppage time to come...
89'
S. Moutoussamy enters the game and replaces A. Touré.
Final change for Nantes sees Moutoussamy replace Toure.
87'
Juan Bernat gets yellow.
Bernat becomes the latest player to be carded on what has been a scrappy night in Paris.
86'
A. Limbombe enters the game and replaces Fábio.
Limbombe now enters the game with minutes to go, replacing Fabio in the process.
85'
Penalty goal scored by K. Mbappé for PSG!
GOAAALLLL PSG 2-0 NANTES - Mbappe makes no mistake from the spot as PSG double their lead in front of their delighted supporters. The World Cup winner was forced to wait a long time before taking his penalty, but he found the bottom corner, even though Tatarusanu guessed the right way.
84'
Diego Carlos gets yellow.
Carlos is shown a yellow card after bringing down Alves inside the box. PSG missed their first spot-kick, will Mbappe make amends this time...
79'
Nantes have not registered an attack since losing Coulibaly and they are now struggling to get on the ball. It was difficult for them with 11 men, but this should be a tough final 10 minutes.
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77'
J. Draxler enters the game and replaces E. Choupo-Moting.
Dani Alves enters the game and replaces L. Kurzawa.
Tuchel now makes a second change as Draxler enters the game, with Choupo-Moting making way.
Tuchel turns to his bench and brings off Kurzawa, with Alves replacing him.
75'
What a crazy 10 minutes in Paris! Nantes were given a lifeline after Mbappe's penalty miss but their chances of a draw have surely been dashed by Coulibaly's red card?
72'
RED CARD!!!! Coulibaly has lost his head and left his foot in on Silva. The Brazilian screamed in pain and the referee wasted no time and showed him his second yellow card.
71'
K. Coulibaly gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
69'
M. Verratti gets yellow.
Verratti now goes into the book after a poor tackle.
66'
Penalty saved by C. Tătărușanu!
Tatarusanu deserves so much credit for that stop. After missing the first attempt he had to recompose himself, but he did so and kept hold of the ball to stop any rebounds. It remains 1-0 to PSG!
SAVED!!!! Mbappe misses from the spot at the second time of asking and he has his head in his hands inside the box. The former Monaco man went towards the bottom right-hand corner but Tatarusanu gets down to deny him.
65'
Fábio gets yellow.
Fabio is also booked for disagreeing with the call.
64'
A. Waris gets yellow.
Waris has only been on the pitch for a matter of seconds but he is booked for appealing the decision.
63'
PENALTY PSG!!!
62'
We have had several replays but the referee is yet to make his mind up...
60'
A. Waris enters the game and replaces Lucas Evangelista.
After a slow start to the second half, Halilhodzic turns to his bench and he sends on Waris in place of Evangelista.
57'
This second half has been so scrappy, and both sets of players are now just losing their cool. The tackles are a little stronger and needless and the officials need to get a hold of the game.
54'
K. Coulibaly gets yellow.
After talking to his officials, the referee has decided to book Coulibaly after that incident with Bernat. He seemed to stick his arm across his face but there was no swinging elbow so the red stays in the pocket.
And another as Bernat falls to the floor after a collision with Coulibaly.
50'
Nantes are seeing a bit more of the ball at the moment, but they know they need to take their first chance. PSG are not going to let them have too many if their first half performance is anything to go by.
48'
The rain is now falling very heavily at the Parc des Princes and this could cause problems for both goalkeepers.
46'
We are back underway in Paris...
45' +3
HALF-TIME - PSG 1-0 NANTES.
45' +2
L. Paredes enters the game and replaces Marquinhos.
Tuchel decides to take no risks with Marquinhos and on comes Paredes.
44'
Two minutes of stoppage time...
41'
Less than five minutes remaining in the first half and PSG deserve to be in front thanks to their dominance. They have controlled the game but there is still the odd warning sign that Nantes could cause problems on the counter attack.
40'
Nantes have done all they can to stay in the match, but they are not doing enough in midfield to win the ball back.
38'
After a quiet opening, this match has really come to life and PSG will need to be careful before the break.
36'
Nantes now have a penalty appeal turned down and that looked like a close call. Coulibaly caused havoc for the PSG defence and got goal side of Silva before the two collided in the box. Silva fell over at first and in doing so he clipped Coulibaly's heels. The Nantes man fell to the floor, but nothing is given and that is a huge moment in this match!!
31'
Mbappe bursts into the box before going down but the referee waves away any penalty appeal. They did not look to be much contact there and he should really have been booked for diving.
29'
M. Verratti has scored a goal for PSG! Assist by K. Mbappé.
Mbappe may not have had any shots tonight, but he gets the first assist of the night. His pass to Verratti was perfectly weighted and allowed the Italy international to pick his spot.
GOAAALLLLL PSG 1-0 NANTES - Verratti opens the scoring with a stunning drive from distance. The move flowed from right to left before Mbappe decided to turn back inside. He could have been selfish, but he decided to tee up Verratti who took the ball in his stride before drilling it along the floor and into the bottom corner.
27'
While PSG have yet to impress in front of goal, Nantes' threat on the counter has dried up. The visitors are doing all they can to last until half-time in Paris.
24'
Verratti swings in a dangerous cross but his efforts go without reward as Choupo-Moting mistimes his jump and the ball sails behind for a goal-kick.
23'
PSG win a free-kick in a dangerous position after Fabio obstructs Kurzawa on the left wing.
20'
PSG's fans continue to make life uncomfortable for the visitors but at the minute their side are struggling to click in the final third. Mbappe's movement has been good but nobody in a blue shirt can find him at the minute.
17'
Rongier is back on and ready to continue and that is great news for Nantes as they try to kick on in Paris.
15'
Fabio has just come across to the touchline to speak to Halilhodzic as he tries to change his tactics.
13'
Nantes now register their first shot on target, but Evangelista fails to get enough power behind his effort and Areola is able to make a comfortable save.
12'
Nantes finally make their way forward but Coulibaly is denied despite a powerful run. The forward was being pressured all the time, but he still managed to make his way to the edge of the PSG box before being tackled. Could that be a sign of things to come in Paris?
11'
PSG continue to pile forward but they need to be a little sharper in and around Nantes' penalty area.
8'
Nantes have yet to get out of their own half with the ball at their feet...this could be a long night!
6'
PSG register their first shot on target, but it is a tame one. Bernat is the man that pulls the trigger in the end but with his weaker right foot, he shoots straight at Tatarusanu.
2'
As expected, PSG have made a bright start to the match in front of a passionate crowd.
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We are underway at the Parc des Princes!
Hello and welcome to tonight's Coupe de France semi-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes.
SUBS: Gianluigi Buffon, Julian Draxler, Stanley N'Soki, Colin Dagbo, Leandro Paredes, Dani Alves, Christopher Nkunku.
SUBS: Valentin Eysseric, Samuel Moutoussamy, Majeed Waris, Charles Traore, Maxime Dupe, Enock Kwateng, Anthony Limbombe.
PSG (4-4-2): Alphonse Areola; Thilo Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Presnel Kimpembe, Juan Bernat; Moussa Diaby, Marquinhos, Marco Verratti, Layvin Kurzawa; Kylian Mbappe, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
PSG are the heavy favourites for tonight's encounter as they continue to dominate at the top of Ligue 1. Thomas Tuchel's men are 20 points clear as it stands but they will want to win this competition after losing out in the Champions League.
The two teams are now on the field and kick off is moments away.
Nantes are struggling at the moment in the league, as they sit 15th with just nine games remaining. They have lost their last two matches, but this clash gives them a real chance of making history.
Nantes (3-5-2): Ciprian Tatarusanu; Edgar Ie, Diego Carlos, Nicolas Pallois; Fabio, Valentin Rongier, Andrei Girotto, Abdoulaye Toure, Lucas Lima; Lucas Evangelista, Kalifa Coulibaly.
PSG will need to regroup at the break after losing Marquinhos but they should have enough in the tank to kick on and get another goal. However, Nantes will not stop trying in their bid to reach the Coupe de France final.
That is all for tonight folks, thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
PSG can now look forward to the line where they will play Rennes, following their victory over Lyon. For Nantes they will now focus their attention on Ligue 1, as they look to bounce back after recent defeats to Reims and Lille.
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