Coupe de France Round of 16: Marseille Triumphs Over Rennes, Lyon Gears Up to Face Laval

In the 2026 Coupe de France Round of 16, Olympique de Marseille delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Stade Rennais on February 3 at the Stade Vélodrome, while Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Stade Lavallois on February 4 at the Groupama Stadium.

Marseille’s win was marked by standout performances from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mason Greenwood, with Greenwood scoring the third goal. This defeat deepens Rennes’ struggles, extending their winless streak to three matches and highlighting a scoring drought over the same period. The victory solidifies Marseille’s confident progression in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Lyon, who last claimed the Coupe de France in 2012, enters their match against Laval in strong form, boasting ten consecutive wins across all competitions. Lyon’s head coach Paulo Fonseca acknowledged the opportunity created by the recent elimination of Paris Saint-Germain, stating, “When we see that Paris is no longer in the competition, we think it is possible to win without PSG. That is the truth.” He also cautioned that Laval's physical and compact defensive approach will make for a challenging game.

Laval’s coach, Olivier Frapolli, remains hopeful despite their current league struggles, emphasizing the unpredictable magic of the Coupe de France by saying, “To believe is already half the way.” Laval sits just above the bottom of Ligue 2 and has not won a league match since November, contrasting Lyon’s current hot streak.

The Lyon versus Laval encounter is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 on February 4 and will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 4, with coverage also available via sports.orange.fr.

Together, these matches highlight the competitive and unpredictable nature of the Coupe de France as teams seek to advance toward the later stages of the tournament.