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PSG deserved to go through as Blanc praises Di Maria

Paris Saint-Germain overcame Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de la Ligue quarterfinals on Wednesday, much to the delight of coach Laurent Blanc.

Laurent Blanc reveled in Paris Saint-Germain's progression to the semifinals of the Coupe de la Ligue, while the Frenchman heaped praise on substitute Angel di Maria.

Two-time defending champion PSG will face Toulouse in the final four after Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lyon.

The match was deadlocked after Corentin Tolisso canceled out Adrien Rabiot's 17th-minute opener, until Di Maria came off the bench and inspired PSG with 17 minutes remaining.