The year 2024 is coming to an end, and it will not have been easy for Clermont Foot 63. To close it, Laurent Batlles' men will challenge FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, resident of National, during the 32nd round of final of the Coupe de France this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for the Clermontois to finish on a good note.
Fourth in the National with 22 points on the clock, FCSM has been in good shape since the start of the season. The Sochaliens are riding a positive wave with a current series of 12 matches without defeat, their last setback dating back to last September against Nancy with a score of 2-3 at home. Three points off the National podium, the Doubistes can allow themselves to dream of a climb to the next level and therefore constitute a serious opponent for the CF63.
For its part, Clermont Foot 63 is diligently preparing its third Coupe de France match of the season: “ This week, I felt the players were very concerned, very serious, but the truth of a match is not the truth of training.”analyzes Laurent Batlles. After qualifying against CS Feytiat (R1) (3-0) then against Angoulême Charente FC (N2) (2-1), the Mons Bassouamina teammates hope to continue the adventure in 2025: “The Coupe de France is a competition that we would like to play hard, with the aim of going as far as possible. »
Update on the workforce
Marks Inchaud, Allan Ackra, Famara Diedhiou and Henri Saivet, all injured, will be absent, as will Johan Gastien and Cheick Oumar Konaté, suspended for accumulation of yellow cards.
The player to watch
With 4 goals in 13 games this season, Issouf Macalou is Sochaux's top scorer.
