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The greatest Coupe de France finals
The magic of the Coupe de France often lies in its finals. Unlikely heroics, stunning twists, out-of-this-world goals, and raw emotion: the trophy has delivered some of the greatest thrills in French football. Ahead of the final between RC Lens and OGC Nice, here’s a look back at the finest finals in history.
PSG 2 – 2 Saint-Étienne
In 1982, Paris was chasing its very first trophy. On the other side were Platini’s Saint-Étienne and the final match of this legend’s career with the club. ASSE seemed to be heading for victory before Paris snatched an equalizer in the very last second. The Parisians would eventually win on penalties. A fiercely contested final!
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PSG 3 – 2 Nantes
In 1983, Paris reached its second consecutive Coupe de France final, up against a Nantes side led by Vahid Halilhodzic. Right from the start, the Parisians took the lead thanks to a superb free-kick. But Nantes hit back almost immediately and even went into halftime ahead. On the hour mark, Safet Susic brought Paris level before laying one on a plate for Nambatingue Toko, who put Paris in front. The capital rejoiced and claimed its second Coupe de France in two years!
Olympique de Marseille 4 – 3 Monaco
In 1989, OM, inspired by Jean-Pierre Papin, secured its very first league-and-cup double. At the Parc des Princes, Papin fired in a hat-trick to win the trophy. Despite the strength of their side, Monaco could not upset the odds.
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Guingamp 2 – 1 Stade Rennais
In 2009, the final was an all-Brittany affair. That season, Guingamp was playing in Ligue 2 and became only the second second-division club to win the Coupe de France. Guingamp won the Breton derby and repeated the feat in 2014, once again against Rennes with another Coupe de France final victory.
Saint-Étienne 5 – 0 Nantes
In 1970, ASSE was battle-hardened and Nantes very solid. But it was not enough for Nantes. That night, Les Verts produced the biggest rout in a Coupe de France final, a record that still stands today.
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