In a highly anticipated match-up, Ligue 1 teams Olympique Lyonnais and RC Strasbourg will battle it out in the quarter-finals of the French Cup. According to reports, Lyon's coach Pierre Sage has revealed his starting lineup for the game, with goalkeeper Anthony Lopes being the only substitution on the bench. Fans can expect to see key players such as Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, and Lacazette on the pitch as Lyon aims to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
Olympique Lyonnais and RC Strasbourg, two of the most storied clubs in French football, are set to face off in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash of the Coupe de France. The match, which will be held at Lyon's Groupama Stadium on Wednesday, March 8, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two evenly matched sides.
Lyon, who are currently seventh in Ligue 1, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Lens last weekend. They will be boosted by the return of several key players, including midfielder Houssem Aouar and forward Moussa Dembélé.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, are in excellent form, having won their last three matches in Ligue 1. They will be looking to continue their good run and reach the semi-finals of the Coupe de France for the first time since 2001.
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What time is the match? The match will kick off at 21:15 CET (20:15 GMT) on Wednesday, March 8.
Where can I watch the match? The match will be broadcast live on Eurosport and beIN Sports.
Who are the favorites to win? Lyon are the slight favorites to win the match, but Strasbourg are no pushovers and will be looking to cause an upset.
What are the key battles to watch? The key battles to watch will be between Lyon's Memphis Depay and Strasbourg's Ludovic Ajorque, and between Lyon's Anthony Lopes and Strasbourg's Matz Sels.
Who has the better head-to-head record? Lyon have the better head-to-head record against Strasbourg, winning 11 of the 22 matches between the two sides. Strasbourg have won six, and five matches have been drawn.
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