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Olympique de Marseille won this Sunday after a one-sided match against AS Saint-Etienne (4-0) during the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France Enough to fuel the ambitions of the Phocéens , in particular those of Quentin Merlin. The French left-back, winner of the competition with Nantes in 2022, expressed great emotion at the idea of lifting this national trophy again.
“Our goal is to win the Coupe de France. When you compete in a competition, it’s to go to the end. It’s an emotion that is magical to experience. I experienced it with Nantes, I won it and I lost it (2023)… These are moments that remain engraved and even more so here in Marseille, where it has not been won since 1989. Our goal , is to go to the end »declared the former Canary in the mixed zone.
A difficult draw for OM
Whatever happens, the Phocaeans will have to overcome significant obstacles if they hope to win the “Old Lady”. After their success against ASSE, Roberto De Zerbi’s men will face another Ligue 1 team in the round of 16: Lille. A promising poster, scheduled for January 15.
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