Stade de Reims and Olympique de Marseille Secure Quarter-Final Spots in Coupe de France

On February 3, Stade de Reims and Olympique de Marseille (OM) both delivered commanding performances to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025-2026 Coupe de France. Reims defeated Le Mans 3-0 on home ground, with Théo Léoni scoring twice, helping to end Le Mans’ 20-match unbeaten streak. Coach Karel Geraerts praised the team’s strength and consistency, highlighting it as a collective success. Looking ahead, Reims is set to face struggling Ligue 2 side Bastia in an important league match on Friday night, where a win could increase pressure on rivals like Troyes.

Meanwhile, OM mirrored Reims’ 3-0 victory, overcoming Rennes in their Round of 16 clash, ensuring their progression into the next stage of the tournament. Other key Round of 16 matches scheduled include Toulouse vs Amiens, Nice vs Montpellier, Lyon vs Laval, and Lorient vs Paris FC, set to be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS channels. Additionally, Troyes will play Lens, and Strasbourg will face Monaco in upcoming fixtures.

These results mark significant steps for both Reims and OM as they target deeper runs in the Coupe de France, building momentum in domestic cup competition alongside demanding league schedules. The victories underscore the strength and readiness of both squads heading into the crucial next rounds.