Fallout of PSG, Marseille inherited Annecy (L2), an opponent well within its reach, during the draw for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France on Thursday.
OM, who became the big favorite in the competition after their demonstration against Paris on Wednesday (2-1), were particularly spoiled.
The Marseillais, by the intense rhythm imposed on the Parisians, showed that they absolutely wanted to take advantage of this event to end their scarcity of trophies which has lasted since 2012.
Marseille, dolphin of PSG in L1 but whose 10th and last victory in the Coupe de France dates back to 1989, at the time of Jean-Pierre Papin, will once again be able to count on the boiling hot public of the Vélodrome to try to clear a way to the semi-finals against a resident of Ligue 2.
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Lyon was also well off with Grenoble (L2).
In great difficulty in the league (9th), the troops of Laurent Blanc, who eliminated Lille in the round of 16 on penalties (2-2, 4-2 on pens), are betting heavily on the Coupe de France to save their season.
Toulouse, the team in form since the start of the year, can also breathe with Rodez, even if it will be necessary to be wary of this Ligue 2 team which has already taken out two elite clubs, Monaco in the 32nd final. and Auxerre in the previous round.
Finally, the Nantes title holder, who got hot in Angers in the round of 16 (1-1, 4-2 pens), will face Lens, winner in Lorient (1-1, 4-2 pens).
The quarter-finals will take place on February 28 and March 1.
Draw for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France:
Marseille (L1) - Annecy (L2)
Lyon (L1) - Grenoble (L2)
Toulouse (L1) - Rodez (L2)
Nantes (L1) - Lens (L1)
