Only two left! No, these are not the laps remaining before the final of the Coupe de France. Rather, it is Little Thumbs still in the running that we are talking about. Two, because both Epinal and Belfort are from Nationale 2. And the two amateur clubs drew in the order of Saint-Etienne and Rennes… two large pieces of Ligue 1. Despite everything, the draw could only give them heavy. Just take a look at the other two posters of the day! That said, to return to our amateurs, the Greens as the Reds and Blacks would do well to be wary. For the quarterfinal qualification, Belfort got rid of Montpellier, a big blow therefore, even if it was necessary to resort to shots on goal (5-4). More calmly, Épinal dropped the LOSC in regular time (2-1). Beware of amateurs, they died of hunger and have unexpected resources. A constant in the Coupe de France.
The shock of the quarters is undoubtedly the OL / OM match
As for the other two Ligue 1 games, Lyon / Marseille and Dijon / PSG, one can reasonably think that the shock of the quarters will be the Olympic Derby, as the other match seems to be played in advance. But watch out for the magic of the Cup and especially the composition of Thomas Tuchel. Because, do not forget that PSG moves to Dortmund four days later (February 18), on behalf of the knockout stages of the Champions League. The German coach risks leaving some of his stars to rest, in anticipation of this very important meeting. In this perspective, Dijon Football Côte-d’Or can very well make them chocolate… But to return to the two Olympics which, let us remember, will play at Groupama Stadium, the advantage will undoubtedly go to the locals. This does not prevent giving some Phocaeans credit, given the results of André Villas-Boas players in the league this season.
The TV program
Tuesday, February 11
8:55 p.m .: Belfort / Rennes live on Eurosport 2
Wednesday February 12th
6.30 p.m .: Dijon / PSG live on Eurosport 2
9:05 p.m .: Lyon / Marseille live on France 3 and Eurosport 2
Thursday, February 13
9:00 p.m .: Épinal / ASSE live on Eurosport 2