Strasbourg faced Reims this Tuesday evening at La Meinau in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash of the 2026 Coupe de France. With the early elimination of PSG making the competition more open than ever, both the Alsatians and the Champenois harbored strong hopes of extending their impressive cup runs towards a potential final.
Despite Strasbourg entering the match as favorites, playing at home against Reims, who currently occupy third place in Ligue 2, the encounter proved to be fiercely contested. It was a crucial penalty, expertly converted by Panichelli, that ultimately broke the deadlock and allowed Strasbourg to triumph, securing their passage to the semi-finals and igniting jubilation among their home supporters.