Marseille cruise in French Cup as Monaco, Lyon advance to last 32PARIS, France, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Mason Greenwood scored as Marseille strolled to a 6-0 win over third-tier Bourg-Peronnas in the French Cup last 64 on Sunday, while Monaco edged an all-Ligue 1 tie with Auxerre. Captain Leonardo Balerdi put Marseille ahead before Greenwood struck on the hour as Roberto De Zerbi's side turned the screw in the final 30 minutes. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Igor Paixao, Bilal Nadir and teenager Tadjidine Mmadi were also on target for 10-time winners Marseille, who last lifted the French Cup in 1989. Lyon eased to a 3-0 win over Saint-Cyr Collonges as Czech international Pavel Sulc scored twice against their sixth-tier opponents. Holders Paris Saint-Germain were drawn on Sunday to face neighbours Paris FC, while Lyon can expect a much tougher test in the next round against Lille.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 22, 2025 04:53 UTC