Nice and Nantes, one step away from the glory of the Coupe de France

Winning, as Guardiola said, is no exception. An unusual task for most clubs. Also for Nice and Nantes, it is not accustomed to meeting in such an elitist setting: the French Cup final. The illusion and the desire to take advantage of the moment dominate the lack of experience of one and the other after being chained for more than two decades without celebrating a title. A backpack too heavy for the two of them.

Nice came full of morale after leaving PSG, always a favorite, and Marseille on the way. Christophe Galtier’s work has a lot to do with: “Without a doubt, he is the best French coach there is today. That last season ”, commented yesterday by his colleague, Antoine Kombouaré, who assured that next year he will not sit on the bench of Nantes even if he wins the Cup and, as a result, the team plays in Europe.

Using Chirivella as the mastermind, he wants to cause a surprise against Nice along with footballers with tremendous talent. Bulka put the padlock on his goal: he was the goalkeeper to score the fewest goals in Ligue 1. On defense, Todibo and Dante boosted the team’s security. In the middle, Thuram is important and at the top he has players with Delort’s instincts. A complete Nice who wants to end its great run in the final at the Stade de France.

A good pinch for the winner

The French Cup is not only of sporting importance, but also its economic. The champion will pocket 2,065,000 euros, while the loser in the final will get 1,515,000 euros. An interesting amount for Nice and Nantes that will help balance their accounts at the end of the season. Tonight there will be a playoff with the winners of the two in this competition. Galtier’s painting won the 1952, 1954 and 1997 editions and at Kombouaré in 1979, 1999 and 2000.