2007–08 Paris Saint-Germain FC season
38th season in existence of Paris Saint-Germain
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The 2007–08 season was Paris Saint-Germain's 38th season in existence.[1] PSG played their home league games at the Parc des Princes in Paris, registering an average attendance of 36,755 spectators per match.[1][2] Alain Cayzac presided the club until April 2008, when Simon Tahar replaced him. The team was coached by Paul Le Guen.[1] Pauleta was the team captain.[3]
(until April 2008)
Simon Tahar
(from April 2008)
| 2007–08 season | |||
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| President | Alain Cayzac (until April 2008) Simon Tahar (from April 2008) | ||
| Manager | Paul Le Guen | ||
| Stadium | Parc des Princes | ||
| Ligue 1 | 16th | ||
| Coupe de France | Runners-up | ||
| Coupe de la Ligue | Winners | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Amara Diané (11) All: Pauleta Amara Diané (15 each) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 45,353 vs Saint-Étienne (10 May 2008) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 15,000 vs Bastia (18 March 2008) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 36,755 | ||
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News
Sylvain Armand extended his contract with Paris Saint Germain until 2011. The divorce between Paul Le Guen and Fabrice Pancrate was definitive. The player refused to participate during the pre-season and the LFP suspended his contract with PSG.[4] Jérôme Rothen signed an extension to his deal with Paris Saint Germain and was now tied to the Parc des Princes until 2011.[5] PSG officially launched www.psg.tv, their very own web TV channel, only available over the internet.[6] PSG.TV broadcasts exclusive content including: interviews with players, re-runs of classic matches, exclusive reports, press conferences, training sessions at the Camp des Loges and footage showing snippets of life inside the club.[7][8] Francis Borelli, historic president of Paris Saint-Germain, died following a long illness.[9] Two minutes of silence were observed at the Parc des Princes before a match against Rennes in his memory.[10] PSG fans displayed a giant banner dedicated to President Francis Borelli: "25 years later it is Le Parc who bows before you President".[4] The banner referred to a memorable scene during the 1982 French Cup final between PSG and Saint-Étienne. Francis Borelli rushed to the field and kissed the lawn of the Parc des Princes after Dominique Rocheteau scored an extra-time equalizer a few seconds before the final whistle to force a penalty shootout. Jean-Marc Pilorget transformed the match-winning penalty and gave PSG their first major trophy.[11] Jérôme Rothen was named "Player of the Month" for September by the UNFP with 60% of the votes.[12]
Mamadou Sakho became PSG's youngest ever captain after wearing the armband on his league debut − aged 17 − against Valenciennes.[13] Paris Saint-Germain fans clashed with police before the game at Auxerre. The fans had been waiting for the bus carrying the PSG players, which used another entrance.[14] Paris Saint-Germain recorded their first victory away to Auxerre since 1999. Following their loss to Toulouse at the Parc des Princes during Week 18, PSG recorded their worst start to a season at home in their history. For the first time the club from the capital finished the first half of the league campaign without a single victory as hosts. Paris Saint-Germain recorded their first victory away to Saint-Étienne since 1994. PSG launched www.leparcdesprinces.fr, the official website of the Parc des Princes.[4] "Welcome to the Parc des Princes website ! To know all about this French monument, its history, its plans, and its news (sports, culture and promotional events) go into the pages of its official website, entirely devoted to the Paris stadium".[15] Walter Butler, head of Butler Capital Partners, sold most of its shares to Colony Capital, which now owned 68% of the Parisian club. The group led by Sébastien Bazin in France became the majority shareholder of Paris Saint-Germain.[4] Loris Arnaud signed a new two-year contract extension until June 2010.[16] Guyanese singer Henri Salvador died in Paris aged 90. Supporter of Paris Saint-Germain since the early 1970s, Henri Salvador had four lifetime subscriptions at the Parc des Princes since the Hechter era. The club was in a bad financial situation and Daniel Hechter asked his friends to get their hands in their pockets. Hechter offered a lifetime subscription at Le Parc for all matches of PSG in exchange for 10,000 francs in donations. Henri Salvador took four.[17] According to a survey made by magazine France Football, the Parc des Princes was the favorite stadium of Ligue 1 players.[18] Paris Saint-Germain fans decided to protest against the club's poor form by boycotting the first 15 minutes of every home match since December to show their discontent.[19]
Alain Cayzac, president of Paris Saint Germain, resigned from his position after his team was thrashed by Caen, dropping deeper into relegation zone. PSG were going through their worst ever crisis with relegation to the second division looming. With four league games remaining PSG sat 18th out of 20, just above already-relegated Metz and three points behind fourth from bottom Lens.[20] Several PSG players' cars were attacked by irate supporters, some of whom spray-painted threats on walls at the club's training ground at Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The club hired Michel Moulin as director of sport to work alongside Le Guen.[21] Simon Tahar was appointed president of Paris Saint-Germain.[22] Reading "Paedophiles, unemployed and inbred: Welcome to the Sticks", the banner was displayed at the League Cup final, of which French President Nicolas Sarkozy was in attendance. As well as disbanding the "Boulogne Boys" - who are considered one of the oldest hooligan groups in France - an inquiry into finding and punishing those responsible was launched.[23] Lens mayor Guy Delcourt wanted the match to be replayed after the racist banner incident.[24] The match was not replayed, but PSG were fined and banned from the following edition.[25] The measure was later overturned on appeal.[26] Pauleta said goodbye to the Parc des Princes after PSG's last home match of the season against Saint-Étienne. PSG fans unfurled a giant banner dedicated to Pauleta: "Your name and our colors forever linked". Following their victory away to Sochaux, Paris Saint-Germain avoided relegation in the last match of the season and ensured their continuity in the top-flight.[4] Pauleta, Portugal and PSG's all-time leading goalscorer, announced his retirement at the end of the season. The Portuguese striker, surnamed "The Eagle of Azores", scored 110 goals for Paris Saint-Germain.[27] Pauleta was honored for his career achievements. Mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoë awarded Pauleta the Great Vermeil Medal of the City of Paris during a press conference at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris.[28] President Simon Tahar and sports councillor Michel Moulin resigned.[4]
Transfers
- In
| No. |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age | EU |
Moving from |
Type |
Transfer window |
Ends |
Transfer fee |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | GK |  |
Alphonse Areola | 17 | EU | Youth system | Promoted  |
2012 | N/A | All PSG | |
| 31 | AM |  |
Adama Touré | 19 | EU | Youth system | Promoted |
N/A | All PSG | ||
| AM | |
Abdallah Yaisien | 16 | EU | Youth system | Signed |
2012 | N/A | PSG.FR | ||
| 25 | LM | |
Jérôme Rothen | 32 | EU | MKE Ankaragücü  |
Loan Return |
Summer | 2011 | N/A | Ligue 1 |
| 18 | FW | |
Loris Arnaud | 23 | EU | Clermont | Loan Return |
Summer | 2012 | N/A | |
| 12 | CM | |
Mathieu Bodmer | 27 | EU | Lyon | Signed |
Summer | 2013 | €2.5M | Ligue 1 |
| 19 | LW |  |
Nenê | 29 | EU | Monaco | Signed |
Summer | 2013 | €5.5M | Ligue 1 |
| FW |  |
Stéphane N'Guéma | 29 | EU | Beauvais | Signed |
Summer | 2011 | Free | France Football | |
| 5 | LB |  |
Siaka Tiéné | 28 | Non-EU | Valenciennes | Signed |
Summer | 2013 | €1M | Ligue 1 |
Total spending: 
€9 million
- Out
Total income: 
€0 million
Squad information
| N |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age |
EU |
Since |
App |
Goals |
Ends |
Transfer fee |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | |
Grégory Coupet | 35 | EU | 2009 | 17 | 0 | 2011 | €1M | |
| 2 | RB | |
Ceará | 27 | Non-EU | 2007 | 80 | 1 | 2012 | €2.5M | |
| 3 | CB | |
Mamadou Sakho | 18 | EU | 2006 | 91 | 1 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 4 | DM | |
Claude Makélélé (captain) | 35 | EU | 2008 | 76 | 1 | 2011 | Free | |
| 5 | LB | |
Siaka Tiéné | 26 | Non-EU | 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2013 | €1M | |
| 6 | CB | |
Zoumana Camara | 29 | EU | 2007 | 128 | 1 | 2012 | €6M | |
| 7 | RW | |
Ludovic Giuly | 31 | EU | 2008 | 80 | 13 | 2011 | €2.5M | |
| 8 | FW | |
Péguy Luyindula | 28 | EU | 2006 | 138 | 29 | 2012 | €2.5M | |
| 9 | FW | |
Guillaume Hoarau | 24 | EU | 2008 | 75 | 28 | 2013 | €0.5M | |
| 10 | AM |  |
Stéphane Sessègnon | 23 | Non-EU | 2008 | 82 | 10 | 2013 | €8M | |
| 11 | FW | |
Amara Diané | 25 | Non-EU | 2009 | 17 | 5 | 2008 | €2.3M | |
| 12 | CM | |
Mathieu Bodmer | 25 | EU | 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2013 | €2.5M | |
| 13 | CB | |
Sammy Traoré | 32 | EU | 2006 | 88 | 4 | 2011 | €1.5M | |
| 16 | GK | |
Alphonse Areola | 15 | EU | 2010 | 0 | 0 | Youth system | ||
| 17 | RM | |
Granddi Ngoyi | 20 | EU | 2007 | 33 | 0 | 2013 | Youth system | |
| 18 | FW | |
Loris Arnaud | 21 | EU | 2007 | 30 | 4 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 20 | CM | |
Clément Chantôme | 20 | EU | 2006 | 133 | 5 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 21 | FW | |
Jean-Eudes Maurice | 21 | EU | 2008 | 29 | 3 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 22 | LB | |
Sylvain Armand (VC1) | 27 | EU | 2004 | 278 | 9 | 2012 | €3.5M | |
| 23 | DM | |
Jérémy Clément | 23 | EU | 2006 | 148 | 6 | 2012 | €2.2M | |
| 24 | LM | |
Tripy Makonda | 18 | EU | 2008 | 10 | 0 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 26 | RB | |
Christophe Jallet | 24 | EU | 2009 | 43 | 3 | 2013 | €2.5M | |
| 27 | RM | |
Younousse Sankharé | 18 | EU | 2007 | 47 | 1 | 2012 | Youth system | |
| 30 | GK |  |
Apoula Edel | 21 | EU | 2008 | 34 | 0 | 2011 | €0.12M | |
| 31 | AM | |
Adama Touré | 16 | EU | 2010 | 0 | 0 | Youth system | ||
| FW | |
Éverton Santos | 21 | Non-EU | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 2012 | €2M |
- Source: Ligue 1, Players in / out and Wikipedia players' articles
Kits
Dubai-based airline Fly Emirates was the shirt sponsor. American sportswear brand Nike was the kit manufacturer.[1][29]
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Board & Staff
| Manager | Paul Le Guen |
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| Sports Councillor | Michel Moulin |
| Assistant Coach | Yves Colleu |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Christian Mas |
| Physical Trainer | Stéphane Wiertelak |
| Head Doctor | Éric Rolland |
| Physiotherapists | Bruno Le Natur, Joël Le Hir, Pascal Roche |
Source: Ligue 1
| President | Simon Tahar |
|---|---|
| General Manager | Phillipe Boindrieux |
| Communications | Jean-Philippe D'Hallivillee |
| Recruitment | Alain Roche |
| Amateur Section | Simon Tahar |
| Academy Director | Bertrand Reuzeau |
| Ground (capacity and dimensions) | Parc des Princes (48,712 / 252m x 191m) |
Source: Ligue 1
Friendly tournaments
Emirates Cup
Each team plays two matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and a point for every goal scored.[30]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | Valencia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 5 |
| 4 | Inter Milan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
Competitions
Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain and Sochaux shared the points in a close encounter in Paris as neither side forced a breakthrough.[31] A goalless draw at the Stade Félix-Bollaert saw Lens and PSG win a point apiece in a game containing few clear cut chances.[32] PSG slumped to their first defeat of the season, a campaign in which they were yet to win, as Lorient stunned a packed Parc des Princes crowd with a comeback win.[33] Paris Saint-Germain picked up a point after a goalless draw with Metz at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.[34] A Pierre-Alain Frau goal three minutes from time handed PSG a precious point at the Parc des Princes as the capital club came back from a goal down to record yet another draw against Lille.[35] Sylvain Armand and Amara Diané secured PSG's first victory of the season away to Le Mans.[36] PSG and Olympique de Marseille played out a draw at the Parc des Princes as Djibril Cissé and Péguy Luyindula netted early goals.[37] A goal each from Sylvain Armand and Amara Diané prove enough for PSG as they beat Monaco at the Stade Louis II, a late Jérémy Ménez free-kick nothing but a consolation for Ricardo Gomes' men.[38] PSG fell to their second defeat of the season with a reverse to Bordeaux, Johan Micoud and David Bellion scoring the goals for "Les Girondins".[39] A goal and an assist from former playmaker Jérôme Leroy condemned PSG to a third league defeat of the season as Rennes continued their impressive start.[40] High-flying Valenciennes missed a golden opportunity to take fourth spot in Ligue 1 after being held to a goalless draw by struggling Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Nungesser.[41] Lyon overcame a spirited PSG side in the capital to extend their lead at the top of the table, Sidney Govou's goal the clincher.[42]
Two goals in the opening 20 minutes set Paris Saint-Germain on the way to three much-needed points at Strasbourg, a victory that lifted "Les Parisiens" well clear of the relegation zone.[43] PSG were still waiting for their first home win of the season after they could only draw against high-flying visitors Nancy at the Parc des Princes.[44] PSG lost away to Nice to relinquish the honour of being the last unbeaten team on the road in Ligue 1. The defeat saw Paul Le Guen's side slip into the relegation zone.[45] A nightmare season continued in the French capital as a terrible defensive error from Ceará gifted Caen victory at the Parc des Princes and left PSG mired in the relegation zone after yet another shocking result.[46] At blustery Auxerre, PSG recorded a fine win to move out of the bottom three, Péguy Luyindula heading home the game's only goal.[47] Johan Elmander continued his fantastic scoring form with another two goals as Toulouse performed a textbook smash and grab at the Parc des Princes and took home all three points.[48] A solitary Péguy Luyindula goal saw off Saint-Étienne, "Les Parisiens" surviving a first-half onslaught to steal all three points with a narrow victory.[49] Amara Diané scored twice for PSG to record the club's first league home win of the season and leave Lens empty-handed in a one-sided encounter at the Parc des Princes.[50] Grégory Bourillon's first-half own goal brought an end to PSG's resurgent run of form as Lorient claimed a deserved victory over Paul Le Guen's capital outfit at the Stade du Moustoir.[51] PSG moved up to 12th in the Ligue 1 table with an emphatic win over relegation candidates Metz at the Parc des Princes.[52] Lille and Paris Saint-Germain played out a goalless draw, a result that did little to ease both sides' relegation fears.[53]
Paris Saint-Germain and Le Mans shoot blanks in a tactical encounter at the Parc des Princes.[54] Mamadou Niang was the hero for Marseille as the Senegal striker hit the winner in a victory over bitter rivals PSG at the Stade Vélodrome.[55] A late error from Paris-Saint-German goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau gifted visitors Monaco a point at the Parc des Princes.[56] A Wendel hat-trick blasted PSG away as Bordeaux hanged on to the heels of Lyon at the top of Ligue 1.[57] Jimmy Briand inspired Rennes to a victory over PSG to ease the pressure on the Brittany team.[58] Pauleta's late equalizer against Valenciennes kept PSG out of the relegation zone after yet another game in which good chances were spurned by Paul Le Guen's ailing side.[59] Alain Perrin's Lyon romped to a win over relegation candidates PSG with goals from Fred, Sidney Govou and Juninho.[60] Many PSG fans suggested that catch-up Ligue 1 game against Strasbourg was just as important to their relegation-haunted team as the League Cup Final - and sub Amara Diané's goal gave them a precious win.[61] Nancy maintained their season-long unbeaten home run with a win over PSG, a Marc-Antoine Fortuné goal sending the League Cup winners to another league defeat.[62] PSG remained in great danger near the foot of Ligue 1 following a home defeat to Nice, Bakari Koné and Ederson winning the game for "Les Aiglons" in the last eight minutes.[63] Paris Saint-Germain's nightmare season in Ligue 1 continued, with Paul Le Guen's ailing side looking prime candidates for relegation after a hapless defeat at Caen.[64] Amara Diané scored two goals as PSG beat Auxerre and kept alive their hopes of avoiding relegation.[65] Toulouse's Mohamed Fofana denied fellow relegation strugglers Paris Saint-Germain a vital three points with a late equalizer.[66] Jérémy Clément notched his first Ligue 1 goal of the season as Paul Le Guen's side mounted a second-half fightback against in-form Saint-Étienne and climbed out of the bottom three with just one game to go.[67] Two goals from Amara Diané preserved Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 status after a nerve-jangling encounter at Sochaux.[68]
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 14 | Sochaux | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 43 | −9 | 44 | |
| 15 | Auxerre | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 52 | −19 | 44 | |
| 16 | Paris Saint-Germain | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 45 | −8 | 43 | Qualification to UEFA Cup first round[a] |
| 17 | Toulouse | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 36 | 42 | −6 | 42 | |
| 18 | Lens (R) | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 43 | 52 | −9 | 40 | Relegation to Ligue 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Notes:
- Paris Saint-Germain was qualified for the 2008–09 UEFA Cup as winners of the 2007–08 Coupe de la Ligue.
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 45 | −8 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 22 | −7 |
Source: Ligue 1
Results by round
Matches
| 4 August 2007 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–0 | Sochaux | Paris |
| 20:00 | Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 37,400 Referee: Saïd Ennjimi |
| 12 August 2007 2 | Lens | 0–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Lens |
| 21:00 | Stadium: Stade Félix-Bollaert Attendance: 38,824 Referee: Stéphane Bré |
| 15 August 2007 3 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–3 | Lorient | Paris |
| 20:30 | Pauleta  36' |
Vahirua 69', 74' Saïfi 90+2' (pen.) |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 32,227 Referee: Jean-Charles Cailleux |
| 18 August 2007 4 | Metz | 0–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Metz |
| 20:00 | Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien Attendance: 19,018 Referee: Thierry Auriac |
| 26 August 2007 5 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Lille | Paris |
| 18:00 | Frau 87' |
Makoun 43' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 31,634 Referee: Fredy Fautrel |
| 29 August 2007 6 | Le Mans | 0–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Le Mans |
| 20:30 | Armand 37' Diané 54' |
Stadium: Stade Léon-Bollée Attendance: 13,072 Referee: Éric Poulat |
| 2 September 2007 7 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Marseille | Paris |
| 18:00 | Luyindula 20' |
Cissé 10' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 43,419 Referee: Stéphane Lannoy |
| 16 September 2007 8 | Monaco | 1–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Fontvieille |
| 16:00 | Ménez 85' |
Armand 40' Diané 53' |
Stadium: Stade Louis II Attendance: 12,694 Referee: Bertrand Layec |
| 23 September 2007 9 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–2 | Bordeaux | Paris |
| 18:00 | Micoud 10' Bellion 47' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 37,108 Referee: Tony Chapron |
| 6 October 2007 10 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–3 | Rennes | Paris |
| 19:00 | Ceará 57' |
Leroy 19' Briand 74'Wiltord 84' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 35,436 Referee: Philippe Malige |
| 20 October 2007 11 | Valenciennes | 0–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Valenciennes |
| 16:00 | Stadium: Stade Nungesser Attendance: 15,037 Referee: Olivier Thual |
| 28 October 2007 12 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2–3 | Lyon | Paris |
| 21:00 | Pauleta 61', 90+2' |
Ben Arfa 40', 43' Govou 84' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 39,787 Referee: Laurent Duhamel |
| 3 November 2007 13 | Strasbourg | 1–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Strasbourg |
| 20:00 | Rentería 50' |
Rodrigo 7' (o.g.) Arnaud 19' |
Stadium: Stade de la Meinau Attendance: 25,770 Referee: Saïd Ennjimi |
| 10 November 2007 14 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–0 | Nancy | Paris |
| 20:00 | Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 36,495 Referee: Lionel Jaffredo |
| 25 November 2007 15 | Nice | 2–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Nice |
| 21:00 | Laslandes 8' Koné 37' |
Ngog 31' |
Stadium: Stade du Ray Attendance: 11,776 Referee: Tony Chapron |
| 1 December 2007 16 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–1 | Caen | Paris |
| 20:00 | Florentin 76' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 37,148 Referee: Antony Gautier |
| 9 December 2007 17 | Auxerre | 0–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Auxerre |
| 20:55 | Luyindula 50' |
Stadium: Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps Attendance: 11,015 Referee: Bertrand Layec |
| 15 December 2007 18 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–2 | Toulouse | Paris |
| 15:00 | Pauleta 90+1' |
Elmander 42', 49' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 34,095 Referee: Stéphane Bré |
| 23 December 2007 19 | Saint-Étienne | 0–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Saint-Étienne |
| 21:00 | Luyindula 51' |
Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard Attendance: 31,219 Referee: Fredy Fautrel |
| 13 January 2008 20 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3–0 | Lens | Paris |
| 18:00 | Pauleta 58' Diané 65', 67' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 35,658 Referee: Éric Poulat |
| 19 January 2008 21 | Lorient | 1–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Lorient |
| 17:10 | Bourillon 19' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Stade du Moustoir Attendance: 12,385 Referee: Thierry Auriac |
| 23 January 2008 22 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3–0 | Metz | Paris |
| 20:30 | Luyindula 5' Rothen 35'Diané 55' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 38,362 Referee: Alain Hamer |
| 26 January 2008 23 | Lille | 0–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Villeneuve-d'Ascq |
| 17:10 | Stadium: Stadium Nord Lille Métropole Attendance: 14,887 Referee: Bruno Ruffray |
| 9 February 2008 24 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–0 | Le Mans | Paris |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 39,370 Referee: Stéphane Moulin |
| 17 February 2008 25 | Marseille | 2–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Marseille |
| 20:55 | Taiwo 36' Niang 45' |
Rothen 29' |
Stadium: Stade Vélodrome Attendance: 58,000 Referee: Bertrand Layec |
| 23 February 2008 26 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Monaco | Paris |
| 20:00 | Diané 42' |
Almirón 72' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 30,000 Referee: Fredy Fautrel |
| 2 March 2008 27 | Bordeaux | 3–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Bordeaux |
| 20:55 | Wendel 33', 49', 51' |
Stadium: Stade Chaban-Delmas Attendance: 30,309 Referee: Stéphane Lannoy |
| 8 March 2008 28 | Rennes | 2–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Rennes |
| 17:10 | Sakho 44' (o.g.) Briand 51' |
Stadium: Stade de la Route de Lorient Attendance: 27,523 Referee: Jean-Charles Cailleux |
| 15 March 2008 29 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Valenciennes | Paris |
| 20:00 | Pauleta 82' |
Ceará 52' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 32,368 Referee: Saïd Ennjimi |
| 23 March 2008 30 | Lyon | 4–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Lyon |
| 20:55 | Fred 8', 36' Govou 65'Juninho 73' |
Camara 45+2' Rothen 52' |
Stadium: Stade de Gerland Attendance: 37,895 Referee: Philippe Kalt |
| 2 April 2008 31 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–0 | Strasbourg | Paris |
| 20:00 | Diané 73' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 33,288 Referee: Philippe Malige |
| 6 April 2008 32 | Nancy | 1–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Tomblaine |
| 18:00 | Fortuné 67' |
Stadium: Stade Marcel Picot Attendance: 19,474 Referee: Bertrand Layec |
| 13 April 2008 33 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2–3 | Nice | Paris |
| 20:55 | Luyindula 50' Pauleta 76' |
Koné 36', 83' Ederson 86' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 35,918 Referee: Thierry Auriac |
| 19 April 2008 34 | Caen | 3–0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Caen |
| 20:00 | Deroin 52' Lemaître 75'Gouffran 89' |
Stadium: Stade Michel d'Ornano Attendance: 20,933 Referee: Alain Hamer |
| 26 April 2008 35 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3–1 | Auxerre | Paris |
| 17:10 | Pauleta 3' Diané 13', 86' |
Mignot 78' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 37,671 Referee: Damien Ledentu |
| 3 May 2008 36 | Toulouse | 1–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Toulouse |
| 19:00 | Fofana 87' |
Mendy 63' |
Stadium: Stadium de Toulouse Attendance: 32,153 Referee: Fredy Fautrel |
| 10 May 2008 37 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Saint-Étienne | Paris |
| 20:45 | Clément 60' |
Perrin 44' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 45,353 Referee: Bruno Coué |
| 17 May 2008 38 | Sochaux | 1–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Montbéliard |
| 20:50 | N'Daw 74' |
Diané 23', 83' |
Stadium: Stade Auguste-Bonal Attendance: 19,873 Referee: Bertrand Layec |
Coupe de France
Ligue 1 strugglers Paris Saint-Germain kick-started the New Year on a winning note in the French Cup. PSG, who have won the French Cup on seven occasions, got first-half goals from Clément Chantôme and Sylvain Armand for their victory over fourth division Épinal.[69] Paris Saint Germain ended the French Cup dreams of fifth division Le Poiré-sur-Vie. Striker Amara Diané netted twice as PSG shrug off poor form to reach last-16.[70] Paris Saint-Germain reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup thanks to two-goal hero Loris Arnaud, who found the net twice in a win over Bastia.[71] After their magnificent victory over Marseille in the previous round, minnows Carquefou, from the French fifth grade, had the chance of another mighty scalp in the quarter-final, where they faced PSG.[72] Carquefou's French Cup dream finally ended when Pauleta earned PSG a narrow win over the amateur outfit in the eagerly-awaited quarter-final clash between the sides at the Stade de la Beaujoire.[73] Yannick Boli scored 12 minutes from time to give Paul Le Guen's PSG a narrow win over Ligue 2 side Amiens in the semi-final to claim their place in the French Cup final at the Stade de France.[74] Sidney Govou's extra-time winner gave Ligue 1 champions Lyon a narrow victory over PSG. Paul Le Guen's capital side dominated for long periods but it was Alain Perrin's men who lifted the trophy.[75]
Matches
| 5 January 2008 Round of 64 | Épinal | 0–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Épinal |
| 21:00 | Gonçalvès  23' |
Chantôme 23' Mendy  25'Armand 30'Ngog 35'Bourillon 45+1'Digard 54' |
Stadium: Stade de la Colombière Attendance: 6,098 Referee: Stéphane Moulin |
| 2 February 2008 Round of 32 | Le Poiré-sur-Vie | 1–3 | Paris Saint-Germain | Nantes |
| 18:00 | Pallier 54' |
Mendy 52' Diané 74', 76' |
Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire Attendance: 28,114 Referee: Olivier Thual |
| 18 March 2008 Round of 16 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2–1 | Bastia | Paris |
| 18:00 | Arnaud 18', 66' |
Jau 2' André 27'Méniri 63'Cahuzac 73' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Tony Chapron |
| 16 April 2008 Quarter-finals | Carquefou | 0–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Nantes |
| 21:00 | Zebidi 87' Sehla 90+2' |
Mabiala 64' Pauleta 77'Chantôme 90+2' |
Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire Attendance: 36,045 Referee: Olivier Thual |
| 6 May 2008 Semi-finals | Amiens | 0–1 | Paris Saint-Germain | Amiens |
| 20:45 | Hamed 75' |
Yepes 45' Boli 78' |
Stadium: Stade de la Licorne Attendance: 11,937 Referee: Tony Chapron |
Coupe de la Ligue
Paris Saint-Germain cruised past Lorient and reached the last-16 of the League Cup. Young starlet David Ngog scored his first two goals for PSG, while Pauleta pounced late on to seal the victory.[76] Paris Saint-Germain at last treated their supporters to a home win when they defeated second division Montpellier. PSG goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau saved a Grégory Lacombe penalty in the 77th minute.[77] PSG avoided a potential giant-killing at the hands of Montpellier as Pauleta moved level with former stalwart Dominique Rocheteau. The Portuguese hitman became the club's joint-highest goalscorer with goals 99 and 100. PSG met Valenciennes in the next round who made history by qualifying to the League Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the club's history.[78] Ten-man PSG reached the League Cup semi-finals after smashing Valenciennes at the Parc des Princes. The capital club made it two successive home wins in a row as Amara Diané struck twice to ensure VA could not find a way past a spirited and free-scoring PSG side in their League Cup quarter final.[79] PSG were drawn for home advantage in the League Cup semi-finals as they hosted Auxerre.[80] Paris Saint-Germain booked a place in the League Cup final with a win over Auxerre at the Parc des Princes. PSG qualified for their fourth League Cup final in 14 years and reached their 13th domestic final. Goals from Mario Yepes, Pauleta and Bernard Mendy ensured a place in the final after AJA could only manage a late Julien Quercia effort and a helping hand from PSG goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau. The capital side faced RC Lens at the Stade de France and looked forward to a first domestic cup final since 2006 when they beat bitter rivals Marseille in the French Cup final.[81] Pauleta scored the opening goal as PSG clinched a dramatic injury-time victory over Lens to become the only club to ever win the Coupe de la Ligue three times. Substitute Bernard Mendy struck the historic goal on a fabulous night of action when he rolled the ball home from the penalty spot in the 94th minute after Lens captain Hilton had hauled down substitute striker Péguy Luyindula in the box.[82]
Matches
| 26 September 2007 Round of 32 | Lorient | 0–3 | Paris Saint-Germain | Lorient |
| 21:00 | Abriel 69' |
Ngog 22', 43' Rothen 44'Pauleta 85' |
Stadium: Stade du Moustoir Attendance: 8,189 Referee: Damien Ledentu |
| 31 October 2007 Round of 16 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2–0 | Montpellier | Paris |
| 19:00 | Pauleta 6', 90+3' Mendy 45'Clément 83' |
N'Gambi 90+3' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 24,097 Referee: Stéphane Lannoy |
| 16 January 2008 Quarter-finals | Paris Saint-Germain | 4–0 | Valenciennes | Paris |
| 17:00 | Pauleta 1' (pen.) 29' Yepes 6'Diané 54', 61'Rothen 67' |
Rippert 9' |
Stadium: Parc des Princes Attendance: 18,771 Referee: Jean-Charles Cailleux |
Start formations
Only competitive matches.
- Starting XI
Source: Squad stats and Start formations. |
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Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Ligue 1 | Coupe de la Ligue | Coupe de France | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | FRA |
Grégory Coupet | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | GK | FRA |
Willy Grondin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | GK | ARM |
Apoula Edel | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | BRA |
Ceará | 35 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | FRA |
Mamadou Sakho | 39 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | DF | MLI |
Sammy Traoré | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | FRA |
Zoumana Camara | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | FRA |
Sylvain Armand | 38 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | FRA |
Christophe Jallet | 43 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | FRA |
Claude Makélélé | 36 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | BEN |
Stéphane Sessègnon | 33 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | FRA |
Granddi Ngoyi | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | MF | FRA |
Clément Chantôme | 30 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 | MF | FRA |
Jérémy Clément | 41 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 24 | MF | FRA |
Tripy Makonda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | MF | FRA |
Younousse Sankharé | 26 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | FW | FRA |
Ludovic Giuly | 38 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | FW | FRA |
Péguy Luyindula | 31 | 8 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | FW | FRA |
Guillaume Hoarau | 28 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 11 | FW | CIV |
Amara Diané | 25 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW |  SRB |
Mateja Kežman | 15 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | FW | FRA |
Jean-Eudes Maurice | 28 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Other statistics
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player |  Assists |
 Minutes Played |
 |
 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | | Grégory Coupet | 0 | 750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | GK | | Alphonse Areola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | GK | | Apoula Edel | 0 | 1440 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | | Ceará | 0 | 847 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | | Mamadou Sakho | 0 | 1788 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | | Siaka Tiéné | 1 | 1343 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | | Zoumana Camara | 0 | 1123 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | DF | | Sammy Traoré | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | | Sylvain Armand | 1 | 1573 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | DF | | Christophe Jallet | 0 | 1936 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | | Claude Makélélé | 0 | 1436 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | | Stéphane Sessègnon | 1 | 1036 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | MF | | Mathieu Bodmer | 1 | 856 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | MF | | Nenê | 2 | 1695 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | MF | | Clément Chantôme | 0 | 1398 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | | Jérémy Clément | 0 | 869 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | MF | | Tripy Makonda | 0 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | MF | | Adama Touré | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FW | | Ludovic Giuly | 4 | 1180 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | FW | | Péguy Luyindula | 1 | 1145 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | | Guillaume Hoarau | 2 | 1610 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | | Amara Diané | 1 | 2511 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | | Mateja Kežman | 0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | FW | | Jean-Eudes Maurice | 0 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Ligue 1
Only competitive matches = Number of bookings; 
= Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.