2025 Coupe de France Highlights: Amateur Passion and Challenging Matches Define Early Rounds
This season's Coupe de France sees amateur passion and tough match-ups as US Raon-l’Etape and US Alençon gear up for key contests amid ongoing surprises.
- • Amateur players like Mohamed Cherief cherish the unique Coupe de France experience, despite suspensions.
- • US Alençon prepares to face National leaders FC Rouen, with a strong lineup including top striker Idrissa Seydi.
- • Dinan-Léhon FC and other local teams continue progressing, highlighting regional competitiveness.
- • Betclic Elite basketball teams face unexpected early eliminations in the Coupe de France.
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The 2025 Coupe de France continues to showcase thrilling contests and heartfelt stories from across French football. Mohamed Cherief of US Raon-l’Etape, an amateur club, reflects on the emotional journey this tournament offers, highlighting moments when underdogs like his team challenge professional opponents such as Clermont from Ligue 1. Despite a suspension sidelining him for their next match against Bennwihr, Cherief remains optimistic about creating unforgettable memories this season (91701).
In a key match-up, US Alençon represents the last club from Orne in the Cup, preparing to face National league leaders FC Rouen. Forward Nicolas Camillo anticipates a robust turnout for the encounter, which will test their resolve against a side boasting the best attack in the National league. FC Rouen, coached by Régis Brouard, has lost only once this season, with striker Idrissa Seydi in remarkable form, scoring in four consecutive matches; Alençon’s coach Vincent Laigneau has singled out Seydi as a major threat (91696).
In Brittany, Dinan-Léhon F.C. has advanced with a decisive 4-0 win over Lanrelas and will meet Saint-Aubin-d’Aubigné next, while Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, celebrating its centennial, aims to continue its unbeaten run in league and cup play. Other regional teams such as Bains-sur-Oust, Racing-Club Dinan, and Pleudihen are also active, facing formidable opponents in pursuit of Cup glory (91700).
Meanwhile, in basketball's Coupe de France, surprises continue as Betclic Elite teams Limoges, Nancy, and Gravelines-Dunkerque have been eliminated early despite strong efforts, signaling an unpredictable season ahead. Strasbourg, Nanterre, and Boulazac have progressed, setting up an intriguing round of 16 draw expected on Thursday (91702).