Runner-up to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 this season, Racing Club de Lens was the big favorite for this Coupe de France final. Especially since his opponent for the evening is going through a chaotic 2025-2026 financial year.
The Sang et Or quickly confirmed this status, with Florian Thauvin opening the score, followed by a crazy celebration. In the 25th minute of play, the 2018 world champion beat Maxime Dupé with a left cross shot. Shortly before half-time, Odsonne Édouard doubled the lead, victoriously heading a ball from a corner (2-0, 43rd). Already the end of the suspense? Not really.
Because in stoppage time in the first period, young Djibril Coulibaly gave hope to the Aiglons. The 17-year-old midfielder deceived Robin Risser with a diving header, following a corner kicked by Jonathan Clauss (45th + 3).
The Sang et Or win their first Coupe de France
In the second half, Claude Puel’s men pushed to equalize. Elye Wahi was not far from it (47th), Antoine Mendy also (61st). Except that the Lensois finally managed to make the break thanks to Abdallah Sima. The Senegalese international scored the winning goal, from the right, off balance (3-1, 78th). This time, the suspense was well and truly over.
Pierre Sage’s players concluded a fantastic season by winning the first Coupe de France in the history of the Sang et Or. In the past, they had reached the final three times (1948, 1975 and 1998), without ever managing to lift the trophy.
