Lens x Nice: where to watch and line-up confirmed for the Coupe de France final By Carolina Costa
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Coupe’s France final pits RC Lens and Nice head to head this Friday. The duel takes place in Stade of France, in Paris. Kickoff is scheduled for 4pm Brasília time.
The live broadcast is on the YouTube channel SportyNet. Brazilian fans can follow the game for free on the platform.
Escalação confirmed from RC Lens for decision
Coach Pierre Sage opted for a 3-4-3 formation. The starting lineup has R. Risser in goal. The defense has K. Antonio, I. Ganiou and M. Sarr. In the middle, S. Abdulhamid, M. Sangare, A. Thomasson and M. Udol appear. The attack is with F. Thauvin, O. Édouard and A. Saint-Maximin.
The team arrives motivated after a good campaign in Ligue 1. The players sought intensity in the final training sessions. The fans fill the sector designated for Lens in the stadium.
- R. Risser (goalkeeper)
- K. Antonio, I. Ganiou and M. Sarr (defenders)
- S. Abdulhamid, M. Sangare, A. Thomasson and M. Udol (midfielders)
- F. Thauvin, O. Édouard and A. Saint-Maximin (attackers)
Nice confirms team with 3-4-2-1 on Stade of France
Claude Puel set up Nice in 3-4-2-1. M. Dupé takes over the goal. The defensive line has A. Mendy, Dante and K. P. Oppong. In the middle, J. Clauss, D. Coulibaly, H. Boudaoui and M. Bard. At the front, M. Cho, S. Diop and E. Wahi complete the team.
The club is going through a difficult time in the national league. A place in the final represents relief and a chance at the title. The athletes trained with a focus on scoring high.
Transmissão live and where to watch on Brasil
YouTube SportyNet broadcasts the match with footage directly from Stade of France. The platform offers narration in Portuguese and replays of the moves. Torcedores just need to access the channel and activate notifications.
Outros technical details include real-time statistics. The signal should begin approximately 30 minutes before the game.
Recent Histórico between the two teams
Direct confrontations show balance in recent years. Lens and Nice faced each other at Ligue 1 with alternating results. A recent draw marked the last duel.
Lens seeks Coupe’s first title from France. Nice last won the competition in 1997. The final pits two teams with different trajectories in the knockout stages.
Detalhes of Stade of France and arbitration
The stadium hosts the game at full capacity. A large audience is expected. Jérôme Brisard referees the match. Ele has a known card average in the tournament.
Crews report some casualties. Jonathan Gradit, from Lens, and Moise Bombito, from Nice, are out. Outros names were left out due to a technical decision.
The game decides the champion of the 2025/2026 season at França. Lens wants to end his fast. Nice aims for a comeback after an irregular campaign.
Fans from both sides travel to Paris. The atmosphere must be festive despite the rivalry. Jogadores as F. Thauvin and E. Wahi carry extra responsibility.
Ficha final technique
- Competição: Coupe from France – Final
- Data: May 22, 2026
- Horário: 4pm (Brasília)
- Local: Stade of France, Paris
- Onde watch: YouTube SportyNet
- Árbitro: Jérôme Brisard
The match promises balance. Lens has a fast attack. Nice bets on defensive solidity.
