Lens x Nice: where to watch, time and lineups for the Coupe de France final By Carolina Costa
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RC Lens faces Nice this Friday in search of France’s first Coupe title. The decision takes place in Stade from France, in Paris. Kickoff is scheduled for 4pm Brasília time.
The match represents a chance for glory for two teams that are going through different moments in the season. Lens arrives motivated after a good campaign in Ligue 1. Nice seeks to end a long absence in the competition.
Horário and broadcast of the final
The confrontation starts at 4pm Brasília time. Torcedores can follow on the internet. YouTube SportyNet broadcasts the game live.
Outras signal options appear in different countries. Na França, the main coverage is with France 2 and beIN Sports. No Brasil, sports streaming platforms are expected to confirm viewing details in the next few hours.
- YouTube SportyNet as main free channel
- beIN Sports for international subscribers
- FOX Deportes in specific Estados Unidos markets
- Possíveis replays on France’s official Coupe website
Escalações likely from Lens and Nice
Coach Pierre Sage must keep the base that has been working. The 3-4-2-1 formation appears to be the most used.
Robin Risser must defend the goal. The defense has Ismaëlo Ganiou, Malang Sarr and Arthur Masuaku. In the middle, names like Adrien Thomasson and Matthieu Udol gain space. Florian Thauvin and Odsonne Édouard lead the attack.
Nice, led by Claude Puel, bets on a 3-5-2. Yehvann Diouf stays in goal. Dante, Antoine Mendy and Kojo Peprah Oppong form the defense. Jonathan Clauss and Melvin Bard play on the sides. Elye Wahi is the main reference in the attack.
Lesões disrupts both sides’ plans. Jonathan Gradit and Samson Baidoo miss Lens. Everton Pereira and Moise Bombito are left out by Nice.
Decision Contexto on Stade of France
Lens never lifted the cup from Coupe from France. The team has high expectations after eliminating strong rivals in the previous stages. The recent good performance in the league fuels the dream of the trophy.
Nice is looking for the second title of the competition. The last achievement took place almost three decades ago. A victory could still open the way to European competitions next season.
The packed stadium must create a special atmosphere. France’s Stade hosts the final as per tournament tradition.
Destaques individual and game keys
F. Sotoca appears among the players in good form for Lens. K. P. Oppong gains attention on the Nice side.
The midfield battle can set the pace. Ambas teams have strong midfielders and skilled creators.
Lens bets on quick transitions. Nice tries to control possession and explore spaces on the wings.
Histórico recent between clubs
Duels between Lens and Nice are usually balanced. Tight Resultados marked the last meetings.
Lens won the last match by a minimum score. Nice seeks a rematch on neutral ground.
Referee Jérôme Brisard commands the match. Ele has average cards that demand players’ attention.
The trophy will be awarded shortly after the final whistle. Milhares of fans travel to Paris looking to party.
