French Cup 2025-2026: Lyon-Stade Laval, the probable formations

The French Cup 2025-2026 is back, which so far has already delivered major surprises such as PSG’s elimination at the hands of fellow citizens Paris FC. That is why there is no shortage of pitfalls for Lyon, which on Wednesday night at Groupama Stadium hosts a side currently participating in Ligue 2 in the round of 16. The whistle is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m.

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Paulo Fonseca is expected to set up his Lyon side with the only forward, which should be Endrick. A few meters behind him will start Karabec, Merah and Moreira, with Morton and Tessmann in the middle. In front of goalkeeper Greif will act as defensive midfielders Matae Kluivert, Maitland-Niles on the right lane and Niakhaté on the left.

Inevitably very covered instead Laval, set by Frapolli with a five-man defense. The flankers will be Maddy on the right and Aradji on the left, with Commaret, Ouaneh and Tavares protecting the goal defended by Samassa. With Camara alone up front, the midfield will be in the hands of Thomas and Sanna, with Mbayo on the right and Sellouki on the opposite flank.

Lyon-Stade Laval, the likely lineups:

Lyon (4-2-3-1): Greif; Maitland-Niles, Mata, R. Kluivert, M. Niakhaté; Morton, Tessmann; Karabec, Merah, A. Moreira; Endrick. Coach: Fonseca.

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Stade Laval (5-4-1): Samassa; Maddy, Commaret, Ouaneh, Tavares, Aradji; Mbayo, Thomas, Sanna, Sellouki; Camara. Coach: Frapolli.

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