Cavani, Di Maria both strike twice as PSG beat Bordeaux in semis

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PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain saw off Bordeaux 4-1 to reach the Coupe de La Ligue final on Tuesday, after the hosts put up a good early fight before succumbing to the French champions.

The win keeps PSG on track for a third-straight domestic Treble and will boost confidence ahead of Sunday's home clash with league leaders Monaco.

Angel Di Maria scored from a spectacular free kick in the first half and, after Edinson Cavani struck twice in the second half, sealed the win with a rasping drive from just outside the penalty area that went in off the post.

Cavani has 28 goals in 27 games this season and is well poised to beat his career-best mark of 38 in the 2012-13 season with Napoli.

The Uruguayan has completely emerged from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's shadow and moved level with former Portugal striker Pauleta on PSG's all-time list of scorers with 109. Only Ibrahimovic has more with 156.

Di Maria put PSG ahead in the 19th minute, curling a free kick into the top left corner from 30 metres out.

It was the winger's best goal of a difficult season. He has largely struggled to recapture the form he showed last season when he had a great understanding with Ibrahimovic, who now plays for Manchester United.

Striker Diego Roland equalised for the home side in the 32nd minute, ending PSG's run of five games without conceding a goal. However, forward Francois Kamano appeared to be in an offside position when he squared the ball to set Roland up for a tap in.

PSG regained the lead when winger Lucas threaded a fine pass through to Cavani and he drilled a low shot past goalkeeper Jerome Prior in the 60th minute. His second goal was a poacher's effort as he swept the ball home from close range following a corner.

Monaco face Nancy in Wednesday's other semifinal, with the final in Lyon on April 1. PSG have won the past three finals.