Nice advance to French Cup final after semi-final victory over Strasbourg

Nice have secured their place in the French Cup final following a 2–0 victory over Strasbourg in the semi-final match played away from home. The result advances the hosts to the next stage of the competition, where they will contest the title against Lens.

Elye Wahi was the decisive factor in the fixture, scoring both goals to secure the win for Nice. Despite the final result, the match was initially dominated by the Strasbourg side, who entered the game sitting eighth in the Ligue 1 table. The visitors managed to overcome this early pressure to claim the three points, though the home side ultimately prevailed.

The match will take place at the Stade de France on 22 May, marking a return to the national stadium for Nice. This venue was the site of their previous final appearance four years ago, an occasion which ended in a 1–0 defeat to Nantes. The return to the venue represents a significant milestone in the club's recent campaign.

While the focus remains on the cup run, the broader context of the French league season continues elsewhere. Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to four points following a 3–0 victory over Nantes in a rearranged match from matchday 26. The win was powered by a brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a goal from Désiré Doué.

In other European developments, Manchester City moved back above Arsenal in the Premier League after defeating Burnley 1–0, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner. Conversely, Burnley have been relegated to the Championship following their 22nd defeat of the season.

Elsewhere in the footballing calendar, Chelsea have dismissed Liam Rosenior after just 104 days in charge, a tenure that saw 11 wins in 23 matches. In La Liga, Barcelona secured a 1–0 win against Celta Vigo but suffered a blow as Lamine Yamal was ruled out through injury, while Atletico Madrid recorded their fourth consecutive loss with a 3–2 defeat at Elche.