Lyon 3 – Bordeaux 1 (AET) (Coupe de France, February 8, 2012) A poor error in the Lyon backline allowed Jussie to race clear and score midway through the first half, but Bordeaux’s defence was breached in the 35th minute by a Alexandre Lacazette finish after a period of pressure from the hosts. The match when into extra time where OL sub Bafetimbi Gomis netted his fifth goal in five consecutive matches to fire the hosts ahead. In the 118th minute Lisandro Lopez teed up Jimmy Briand to tap home Lyon’s third goal and seal their place in the quarter-finals.

Valenciennes 2 – Lille 1 (Coupe de France, February 8, 2012) Matthieu Dossevi broke the deadlock with a header in the 71st minute, while Vincent Aboubakar chalked up a quick-fire second to kill off Lille. Nolan Roux netted a consolation from Lille two minutes from time.