RC Strasbourg se impuso por 2-1 al Stade de Reims el martes por la noche en los cuartos de final de la Coupe de France, avanzando a las semifinales. Gessime Yassine brilló en su primera titularidad, mientras que los porteros de ambos equipos realizaron paradas clave. Jugadores como Martial Godo estuvieron por debajo de su nivel en el partido disputado en la Meinau.
El partido de cuartos de final de la Coupe de France entre el RC Strasbourg y el Stade de Reims, jugado el martes 4 de marzo de 2026 en la Meinau, finalizó con una victoria por 2-1 para los alsacianos, convirtiéndolos en el primer equipo clasificado para las semifinales. El Reims encajó ambos goles en los minutos finales mediante penaltis, uno en el 83 y el otro en el 87, ambos convertidos por Joaquin Panichelli. Standout performances included 20-year-old Gessime Yassine, recently from Dunkerque, who was highly active in his first start. His sharp dribbles and speed troubled the Reims defense, though he received a yellow card for a blatant simulation in the first half, leading to an initially awarded but later canceled penalty. Valentin Barco proved indispensable, providing key passes, including a clever lofted ball to Panichelli in the first half, akin to Vitinha's role at PSG. Goalkeepers also impressed. Reims' Alexandre Olliero made several fine saves, such as one on Guéla Doué's shot in the 36th minute, delaying the inevitable until the final stages. Strasbourg's Mike Penders faced few threats but was solid, notably with a superb stop on Sekine's effort in the 68th minute. Disappointments came from Martial Godo, who was ineffective during his 61 minutes before being substituted by Julio Enciso. Swedish player Sebastian Nanasi missed two clear chances: a curled shot in the 43rd and a shot over the bar in the 45th after a header from Barco. Panichelli, despite his decisive goal, struggled against Reims' central defenders like Nicolas Pallois and had an ego clash with Enciso over taking the first penalty.
