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Will Nantes move one step closer to retaining their Coupe de France title?
Back in May, la Maison Jaune ended their 21-year trophy draught by beating Nice 1-0 at Stade de France.
23 years ago, Nantes retained the Coupe de France, beating Sedan in the 1999 final and then Calais 12 months later.
This time round, Antoine Kombouaré’s team are just three wins away from repeating that feat, having so far overcome AF Virois and then both Thaon and Angers on penalties.
Last Thursday, Nantes’ Europa League adventure came to an end at the hands of Juventus, so they’ll be hoping to avoid more cup heartbreak this mid-week.
While the home side are currently 13th in Ligue 1, the team nine places and 22 points better off are Lens.
In the Coupe de France, Franck Haise’s team have seen off Linas-Montlhéry, Brest and then Lorient on penalties, all on the road.
Despite being away from home again, Lens travel to Stade de la Beaujoire as favourites, having beaten Nantes 3-1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis just ten days ago.
