The 2007-08 campaign delivered ultimate, last-gasp survival for Paris Saint-Germain as they endured a tumultuous season, finishing a perilous 16th in Ligue 1, their joint-lowest finish ever. Despite the domestic struggle, the club achieved silverware by winning the Coupe de la Ligue against RC Lens, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Cup. The season's defining moment was a crucial 2-1 away victory over Sochaux on the final day that narrowly averted relegation to the second tier, a feat immortalized by a match-winning double from the Ivorian forward Amara Diané. His 11 league goals (15 overall, tying Pauleta) proved decisive in a tense year that remains a defining, if stressful, chapter in the club's history, showcasing their fighting spirit amidst off-field chaos.