Another dark evening for Stade Malherbe. This Saturday, for their entry into the Coupe de France at the Stade du 7e In turn, the Caennais suffered the law of Bayeux, modest resident of Regional 1 – three levels lower than the National championship.
Despite Botella’s opening score from the 23rde
minute, the club bought in part by Kylian Mbappé and his family in September 2024 – with the pitiful season that we know in Ligue 2 – sank in this meeting. Overthrown even before the end of the first act, Caen found itself trailing 3-1 before returning to 3-2 thanks to Vinicius Gomes (76e). In vain.
“ The club is waiting for its party, that’s for sure. But we, the players and the staff, are competitors. So we’re going to try not just to party but to play our luck – even if there’s only a one percent chance – and try to be the good surprise at the end of the match », had warned Bayeux coach Eric Fouda beforehand via Ouest France.
A resounding failure in the midst of controversy
Mission accomplished, in front of 2,800 spectators committed to the BFC cause in a sold-out Henry-Jeanne stadium. This is thanks to the achievements of Renaux (26e), Guillotte (45e+2) and Aubel (51e). A hell of a memory for sure. And many headaches to come for the Mbappé clan. Especially since SM Caen is far from being flamboyant in the championship, 10e only after 13 days with three small points collected during the last four rounds.
This bitter elimination fell into the midst of controversy while the captain of the Blues publicly and sharply attacked the Norman artist Orelsan for simple song lyrics. A loss of composure which is unlike him but which bears witness to the tension reigning around the Caen club since he took the reins.
