Paris Saint-Germain, the current holders of the French Cup, have been drawn against Stade Briochin in the quarter-finals of the competition. Stade Briochin, a fourth-tier team, caused a major upset by defeating Ligue 1 side Nice in the previous round. This unexpected victory has set up a thrilling encounter between the underdogs and the dominant PSG side.
PSG, who are on a 27-match unbeaten streak in domestic competitions, are aiming to secure their 16th French Cup title. On the other hand, Stade Briochin has been on a fairy-tale run in the competition, eliminating higher-ranked teams like Le Havre and Annecy before stunning Nice with a late comeback to win 2-1.
In another intriguing fixture, Brest, who will be facing PSG in the Champions League play-offs later this month, will take on Ligue 2 outfit Dunkerque in the quarter-finals. This draw avoids an early clash between Brest and PSG in the French Cup.
Cannes, a fourth-tier team, will host second-tier side Guingamp in what promises to be an exciting match-up. Meanwhile, Angers await the winners of the Bourgoin-Jallieu vs. Reims tie. Bourgoin-Jallieu made headlines by knocking out Lyon in the previous round, and they will be looking to continue their giant-killing spree in the competition.
The French Cup quarter-final fixtures are as follows:
– Brest vs. Dunkerque
– Cannes vs. Guingamp
– Stade Briochin vs. Paris Saint-Germain
– Angers vs. Bourgoin-Jallieu/Reims
This set of fixtures guarantees thrilling encounters and potential upsets as the competition reaches its decisive stages. Football fans can look forward to intense battles and unexpected results as the teams compete for a spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious French Cup.
