Griezmann regales, Naples flies away, the law of the big ones in CdF with the qualifications of Angers, Toulouse, Lorient or Reims, an English shock with two losers… Discover the highlights of Saturday’s matches in the Coupe de France and in Europe .
Antoine Griezmann was brilliant with Atletico.
The results in the Coupe de France (click on the score to read the news or the article on the match): Chambry 0-3 Lyon, Bastia 1-1 (1-4 t.a.b.) Lorient, Chamalires 0-4 Paris FC, Grasse 0-0 (4-5 t.a.b.) Rodez, Les Herbiers 0-3 Reims, Plabennec 0-1 Grenoble, Toulouse 2-0 AC Ajaccio, Strasbourg Koenigshoffen 0-1 Angers.
The main results in Europe: Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea, Crystal Palace 0-0 Newcastle (Premier League), Salernitana 0-2 Naples (Serie A), Atletico Madrid 3-0 Valladolid (Liga).
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1. Griezmann feasts with Atletico. With a real demonstration, l’Atletico Madrid a surclass Valladolid (3-0) a league. Author with a magnificent decisive pass with a backheel for the opener of Morata (18th), Griezmann (23rd) then allowed his team to take the break. Still involved in the action of Hermoso’s third goal (28th) by taking a free kick, the French made a superb copy during the victory of the Colchoneros, with in particular the great debut of Depay in the 75th minute. In the ranking, l’Atletico remains in 4th place10 points from the leader, FC Barcelona, which has two games less.
2. Naples digs again! In Serie A, Napoli continue to soar towards the title with another victory on the lawn of Salernitana (2-0). Launched, just before the break, by Di Lorenzo (45 + 3rd), the Neapolitans then managed to make the break as soon as they returned from the locker room by the inevitable Osimhen (48th). In the ranking, Naples prances in the lead with now 12 points ahead of 2nd, AC Milan which has one game less.
3.Angers brings down Olympique Strasbourg. So there will have been no surprises in the Coupe de France! At the La Meinau Stadium, Angers barely beat Olympique Strasbourg (1-0). Despite a real sporting crisis in Ligue 1, the SCO got off to a good start with the opening of the score of Blazic (16th). Kept in the game by several parries from goalkeeper Schmittheissler, the resident of Regional 1 tried everything to the end, but lacked precision in the area of truth. The end of a nice story for fans.
4. The TFC gives up Ajaccio. overall dominating, Toulouse got the better of AC Ajaccio (2-0) in the French Cup. After a first period hanging, the Violets pushed for a long time before finding the way to the nets par Aboukhlal (66e)who deflected a shot from Dallinga, then by Ratao (69th). The TFC is therefore the winner of this 100% Ligue 1 duel.
5. Lorient got Bastia hot… On the ground of Bastia, Lorient qualified (1-1, 4-1 on pens) at the end of the suspense in the French Cup. In a lively encounter, the residents of Ligue 2 caused problems for Merlus with an attempt by Van Den Kerkhof on the bar. But with several great opportunities, the Ligue 1 club finally took advantage of an error to score thanks to Kon (64th). The FCL striker achieved this goal by chasing the Corsican public… But Bastia a arrach l’galisation par Sainati (81e) ! During the penalty shootout, the Corsicans missed two attempts to the delight of the Lorient residents.
6. Reims puts an end to the Herbaria dream. As a Ligue 1 club, Reims enforced logic by dominating Les Herbiers (3-0) in the French Cup. Despite a great fight from the formation of National 2, the Rmois opened the scoring through Balogun (37th, sp), before goals signed Flips (64th) then Adeline (87th). A fine course all the same for amateurs.
7. Paris FC eliminates Chamalires. End of course for another National 2 team with the defeat of Chamalires against Paris FC (0-4) in the French Cup. Authors of a good start, the Auvergnats were cooled by the opener of the score of Caddy (30th). In the crowd, the Ligue 2 club made the break before half-time by Lopez (42nd). And despite an interesting second half, Chamalires was not able to do the feat and was punished by Guilavogui (70th) then by Dabila (73rd).
8. A clash and two losers… In a lively encounter but poor in clear chances, Liverpool and Chelsea ended in a draw (0-0) in the Premier League. After a disappointing opening 45 minutes despite Havertz disallowing an offside goal, the pace picked up after the break under pressure from the Reds, who had two great chances through Konat and Keita. But the Blues responded through of their rookie Mudryk, who showed his legs without finding the fault. This result does not help Liverpool, 8th, and Chelsea, 10th.
9. Grasse a frl l’exploit… At the end of the suspense, Grasse was taken out by Rodez (0-0, 4-5 pens) in the French Cup. For 90 minutes, the National 2 club competed with the Ligue 2 club to hold out until the penalty shootout. But in this exercise, despite a match point, the amateurs finally bowed. Dur…
10. Grenoble provides against Plabennec. Without frankly convincing, Grenoble still beat Plabennec (1-0) in the French Cup. Shaken, the Ligue 2 team was effective in opening the scoring through Sbai (11th). Subsequently, the National 3 players pushed and shook the Grenoble residents… but without succeeding in getting back to the score. The end of a great adventure.
11. Newcastle l’arrt… In the Premier League, Newcastle were unable to win at Crystal Palace (0-0). Dominating the game, the Magpies pushed, but were never able to surprise Eagles goalkeeper Guaita. In the ranking, Newcastle still takes 3rd place Manchester United, tied but with one game less.
12. A hat-trick from Lacazette and OL ensure. Even shaken on the first minutes, Olympique Lyonnais logically eliminated Chambry (3-0) in the French Cup. Led by a good Cherki, the Gones quickly made the difference thanks to a hat-trick from Lacazette (11th, 33rd, 67th). A logical qualification in 8th for OL. To read the full game analysis, it’s here.
13. Tears of Umtiti, still injured. Another hard blow for Umtiti… Loaned by FC Barcelona, the central defender has finally been able to string together matches with Lecce in recent weeks. Holder against Hellas Vrone (0-2) in Serie A, the French international was cut in his lane with a shoulder injury following a harmless Arian duel with Djuric, who fell on top of him. Forced to give up his place in the 73rd minute, the former Lyonnais left the lawn in tears. Hoping for a short downtime for the Habs.
14. Southampton-Villa interrupted by a drone. During the match between Southampton and Aston Villa (0-1) in the Premier League, the spectators did not have a goal to put in their mouths in the first period, but the meeting was still lively by the presence of a drone above the pitch in the 41st minute! A intrusion which caused the return of the 22 actors to the locker room. After an interruption of about ten minutes, the game was finally able to resume normally.
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