Espaly confirms the stage of the historic clash against PSG

The FC Espaly club confirmed on Tuesday the name of the stadium where the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Paris Saint-Germain will take place. As expected, the clash between the residents of National 3 and the Parisian ogre will be played at the Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont.

The other options quickly ruled out, FC Espaly confirmed this Tuesday the organization of the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against PSG at the Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont. As announced by RMC Sport on Monday, discussions quickly concluded to welcome the Ile-de-France club to the usual home of ASM Clermont, fifth in the Top 14.

“Green lights to play Michelin,” enthused the National 3 (D5) club in a message published on social networks. “The French Football Federation has yet to classify the Michelin T3 stadium and give its decision, but we are heading towards Ze Match on Wednesday January 15 at 9 p.m. in the Auvergne capital.”

“All of Auvergne which should welcome PSG”

The venue whose resident team is ASM Clermont (Top 14 Rugby) can accommodate 19,000 spectators and had already hosted a Coupe de France match between Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme) and Bordeaux (L1) in 2001 The option of hosting PSG at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, in Saint-Etienne, where the quarter-final between Le Puy was played last season. (N2, 4th div.) and Rennes, was rejected by the Altiligrian leaders due to the too high cost of rental.

During the 32nd finals, Friday, FC Espaly eliminated Dijon (National, 3rd div.) 1-1, 4-3 on penalties in its Viouzou stadium, an enclosure nestled in an old quarry whose main stand is with a capacity of 460 seats but which does not meet the standards to organize a match against Paris Saint-Germain.

“It is indeed the whole of Auvergne which should welcome PSG for what FC Espaly wishes to be the showcase of our territory in the emblematic Auvergne stadium”, continued the Espaviot club in its press release. “FC Espaly thanks the Puy-de-Dôme prefecture and the security services, ASM Rugby and its service provider PAG, Gilles Romeu for the FFF and PSG for the quality of the meeting this Tuesday morning where everyone worked to find solutions. The specifications will be respected.”