Coupe de France: Ten-man Monaco hold on, Strasbourg impress in O'Neil's debut
The Round of 32 of the Coupe de France was in full swing on Saturday -- catch up on how the teams of Ligue 1 McDonald's did in France's cup competition.
US Orléans 1-3 AS Monaco
In need of a win after a barren run in Ligue 1 McDonald's, AS Monaco got that away to third-tier Orléans. Folarin Balogun had opened the scoring (27') in the first half, but things became nervy for the Principality side after young winger Stanis Idumbo was sent off just before the break. Philipp Köhn was forced to make several fine saves, but the visitors' blushes were spared by George Ilenikhena, who scored a double in six minutes to seal the result, before the hosts added a consolation goal in added time.
Angers SCO 1-1 Toulouse FC (Toulouse advance on penalties)
In the day's only all-Ligue 1 clash, both teams rotated their elevens, and after a goal by Santiago Hidalgo for the visitors (47'), Les Violets looked to be headed to the next round, but Amine Sbaï converted a penalty in the first minute of added time to send the match to a shootout. On penalties, Kjetil Haug, playing in place of regular starter Guillaume Restes, stopped the second and seventh penalties he faced to allow Toulouse to advance.
FT! ✅
An impressive performance in the Coupe De France! 💙💙💙
90' | 0️⃣-6️⃣ #USAMSMRCSA pic.twitter.com/OMlSytYoJy— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) January 10, 2026
US Avranches 0-6 RC Strasbourg
It was a romp for Racing in new manager Gary O'Neil's debut. The former Wolves boss named a strong eleven, and was repaid in full -- Julio Enciso struck a double and Joaquín Panichelli added a goal and two assists as the Alsatians were in cruise control throughout against the overmatched amateurs.
Hauts Lyonnais 1-3 FC Lorient
Finally, FC Lorient striker Bamba Dieng kept up his good form to power Lorient over Hauts-Lyonnais, a fifth-tier side. Having scored a hat trick in the previous round and his team's only goal against Metz last weekend, Dieng scored twice to lead Les Merlus in a comeback win.
