• Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe , right, is congratulated by Neymar after scoring in their 5-1 win over Lyon in the French Cup. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe , right, is congratulated by Neymar after scoring in their 5-1 win over Lyon in the French Cup. AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe scores against Lyon. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe scores against Lyon. AFP
  • Neymar on the attack against Lyon. Reuters
    Neymar on the attack against Lyon. Reuters
  • Referee Ruddy Buquet gives a yellow card to Kylian Mbappe. AFP
    Referee Ruddy Buquet gives a yellow card to Kylian Mbappe. AFP
  • Edinson Cavani shields the ball from Lyon defender Marcal. AFP
    Edinson Cavani shields the ball from Lyon defender Marcal. AFP
  • PSG players celebrate after Neymar's goal. Reuters
    PSG players celebrate after Neymar's goal. Reuters
  • Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
    Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
  • Neymar celebrates with Edinson Cavani. AFP
    Neymar celebrates with Edinson Cavani. AFP
  • PSG midfielder Pablo Sarabia, centre, celebrates after scoring the fourth goal. AFP
    PSG midfielder Pablo Sarabia, centre, celebrates after scoring the fourth goal. AFP
  • PSG manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to Kylian Mbappe. Reuters
    PSG manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to Kylian Mbappe. Reuters
  • Neymar scores from the spot. Reuters
    Neymar scores from the spot. Reuters
  • Neymar celebrates after scoring. Reuters
    Neymar celebrates after scoring. Reuters
  • Neymar sees his shot saved by Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Reuters
    Neymar sees his shot saved by Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Reuters

In pictures: Kylian Mbappe and Neymar help PSG thrash Lyon in French Cup semi-final


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Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris St Germain thrashed 10-man Olympique Lyonnais 5-1 on Wednesday to reach the French Cup final and remain on course for a domestic treble.

Ligue 1 leaders PSG, who will also face Lyon in the League Cup final, prevailed thanks to Mbappe's treble and goals by Neymar and Pablo Sarabia after Martin Terrier had put the hosts in front early on.

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel said: “After the Dortmund match [where PSG lost the Champions League last-16 first-leg 2-1 in Germany), Mbappe has responded brilliantly. He uses his speed so intelligently … he is in good form.”

Lyon finished with 10 men after Fernando Marcal was sent off in the 61st minute after picking up a second yellow card, leaving his team to exposed with the scores level at 1-1.

PSG will take on holders Saint-Etienne or Rennes at the Stade de France on April 25.