2011–12 Coupe de la Ligue
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The 2011–12 Coupe de la Ligue
is the 18th edition of the French league cup competition. The defending champions are Marseille
, who defeated Montpellier
1–0 in the 2010–11 edition
of the final
. The competition is organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel
and open to the 42 professional clubs in France that are managed by the organization. The final will be contested on 14 April 2012 at the Stade de France
. The winner of the competition will qualify for the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League
and will be inserted into the third qualifying round.
! Round
! First match date
! Fixtures
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First Round
22 July 2011
12
44 → 32
Second Round
9 August 2011
6
32 → 26
Third Round
30 August 2011
10
26 → 16
Round of 16
25 October 2011
8
16 → 8
Quarter-finals
10 January 2012
4
8 → 4
Semi-finals
31 January 2012
2
4 → 2
Final
14 April 2012
1
2 → 1
, the third division of French football, and the 20 clubs in Ligue 2
. The matches were played on 22–23 July 2011. Strasbourg
's and Grenoble
's participation in the competition was previously in limbo. Strasbourg's participation was questionable because of the club's administrative relegation to the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football, which resulted in the loss of the club's professional status, while Grenoble underwent liquidation
. On 12 July, the Ligue de Football Professionnel confirmed that, due to Grenoble's liquidation, the club would not participate in the Coupe de la Ligue. As a result of the announcement, Châteauroux, Grenoble first round combatants, were automatically inserted into the second round. A week later, a similar ruling was made in the case of Strasbourg, who, as a result of its demotion to the fourth division, lost its professional status. Boulougne-sur-Mer, Strasbourg's first round opponent, were shifted to the second round.
this season. The matches will be played on 30–31 August and 1 September 2011.
this season. The matches were played on 25–26 October 2011.
1Players in bold are still active in the competition.
Last updated: 26 October 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
is the 18th edition of the French league cup competition. The defending champions are Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
, who defeated Montpellier
Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
1–0 in the 2010–11 edition
2010–11 Coupe de la Ligue
The 2010–11 Coupe de la Ligue was the 17th edition of the French league cup competition. The defending champions were Marseille, who defeated Bordeaux 3–1 in the 2009–10 edition of the final. The competition was organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel and was open to the forty-four...
of the final
2011 Coupe de la Ligue Final
The 2011 Coupe de la Ligue Final was the 17th final of France's football league cup competition, the Coupe de la Ligue, a football competition for the 44 teams that the Ligue de Football Professionnel manages. The final took place on 23 April 2011 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis and was...
. The competition is organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel
Ligue de Football Professionnel
The Ligue de Football Professionnel , commonly known as the LFP, is a French governing body that runs the major professional football leagues in France. It was founded in 1944 and serves under the authority of the French Football Federation...
and open to the 42 professional clubs in France that are managed by the organization. The final will be contested on 14 April 2012 at the Stade de France
Stade de France
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, situated just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. It has an all-seater capacity of 80,000, making it the fifth largest stadium in Europe, and is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union team for...
. The winner of the competition will qualify for the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League
2012–13 UEFA Europa League
The 2012–13 UEFA Europa League will be the fourth season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. The final will be played at the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, the Netherlands....
and will be inserted into the third qualifying round.
Calendar
! First match date
! Fixtures
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First Round
The draw for the opening round of the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was completed on 24 June 2011. The first round featured 24 clubs; the four professional clubs in the Championnat NationalChampionnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
, the third division of French football, and the 20 clubs in Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. The matches were played on 22–23 July 2011. Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
's and Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
's participation in the competition was previously in limbo. Strasbourg's participation was questionable because of the club's administrative relegation to the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football, which resulted in the loss of the club's professional status, while Grenoble underwent liquidation
Liquidation
In law, liquidation is the process by which a company is brought to an end, and the assets and property of the company redistributed. Liquidation is also sometimes referred to as winding-up or dissolution, although dissolution technically refers to the last stage of liquidation...
. On 12 July, the Ligue de Football Professionnel confirmed that, due to Grenoble's liquidation, the club would not participate in the Coupe de la Ligue. As a result of the announcement, Châteauroux, Grenoble first round combatants, were automatically inserted into the second round. A week later, a similar ruling was made in the case of Strasbourg, who, as a result of its demotion to the fourth division, lost its professional status. Boulougne-sur-Mer, Strasbourg's first round opponent, were shifted to the second round.
Second Round
The draw for the second round of the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was completed on 24 June 2011. The second round featured the 12 winners of the first round matches. The matches were played on 9 August 2011.Third Round
The draw for the third round of the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was completed on 11 August 2011. The third round will feature the six winners of the second round matches, as well as the Ligue 1 clubs who are not playing in European competitionUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
this season. The matches will be played on 30–31 August and 1 September 2011.
Round of 16
The draw for the Round of 16 of the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was completed on 6 September 2011. The round featured the ten winners of the third round matches, as well as the Ligue 1 clubs who were playing in European competitionUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
this season. The matches were played on 25–26 October 2011.
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2011–12 edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was completed on 26 October 2011. The round will feature the eight winners of the Round of 16 matches. The matches will be played on 10–11 January 2012.Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player1 | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Olivier GiroudOlivier Giroud Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer.... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
2 |
 Pierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Gabonese-French football player who currently plays for Saint-Étienne on loan from Milan. Aubameyang also represents the Gabon national team.-Career:He joined AC Milan youth team in January 2007... |
Saint-Étienne AS Saint-Étienne Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city... |
2 | |
 Mamadou DialloMamadou Diallo (Malian footballer) Mamadou Diallo is a Malian football striker, who plays for CS Sedan Ardennes.- Career :Diallo started his playing career with Malian club Centre Salif Keita. He joined Algerian club USM Alger in 2003. In his first season with the club, he played 10 times and scored 2 goals... |
Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
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| Loïc Rémy Loïc Rémy Loïc Rémy is a French international footballer who plays for French club Marseille in Ligue 1. Rémy primarily plays in the lead striker role, but also operates on the wings and as a second striker... |
Marseille Olympique de Marseille Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In... |
2 | |
| Jérémie Aliadière Jérémie Aliadière Jérémie Aliadière is a French footballer who plays as a striker for Lorient.As a graduate of the elite Clairefontaine academy, he signed for Arsenal aged 16. After making his Premier League debut in the 2001–02 season, he ultimately had limited opportunities, partly due to injury... |
Lorient FC Lorient Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian... |
2 | |
 Diafra Sakho |
Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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| Nolan Roux Nolan Roux Nolan Roux is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Stade Brest in Ligue 1. He primarily plays in the striker role and is the son of former professional football player Bruno Roux, who is currently the manager of amateur club AFC Compiègne... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
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| Nicolas Fauvergue Nicolas Fauvergue Nicolas Fauvergue is a French footballer who plays as a forward for CS Sedan Ardennes.-Career:On 5 August 2009, RC Strasbourg have signed the forward on loan from OSC Lille. On 23 June 2010, CS Sedan Ardennes have signed the forward on loan for a year from OSC Lille, with a call option.-External... |
Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
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| Anthony Knockaert Anthony Knockaert Anthony Knockaert is a French footballer. He currently plays for Ligue 2 club Guingamp.... |
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| Xavier Pentecôte Xavier Pentecôte Xavier Pentecôte is a French professional footballer who plays for OGC Nice, as a striker.-Career:Born in Saint-Dié, Pentecôte joined Toulouse in 2001 and turned professional in 2004... |
Nice OGC Nice Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is... |
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1Players in bold are still active in the competition.
Last updated: 26 October 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings