Coupe de la Ligue 2008–09
Encyclopedia
The 2008–09 Coupe de la Ligue
began on 19 August 2008, and its final was held on 25 April 2009 at the Stade de France
. The former defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain FC
, were initially barred from participating in the cup after a group of PSG supporters unfurled an offensive banner during last year's final. However, after PSG appealed the ban, Tribunal Administratif de Paris judge vacated the ruling allowing PSG to defend their Coupe de la Ligue title. Due to this, a new draw was announced. French Football Federation
president Jean-Pierre Escalettes vowed to get the second ruling overturned, stating: "I won't give up" and "I can't allow acts like this to go unpunished," but was unsuccessful. The winners of the Coupe de la Ligue qualified for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League 2009–10.
Ligue 1
club Bordeaux
won the competition by defeating Ligue 2
club Vannes
by a score of 4–0 in the final.
announced the calendar for the Coupe de la Ligue.
Note: Due to Paris Saint-Germain
's re-entry into the tournament, the draw was redone with different dates attached to the matches.
|}
|}
|}
The matches were played on 24 September 2008.
|}
----
----
----
----
----
----
----
----
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...
began on 19 August 2008, and its final was held on 25 April 2009 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 former defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
, were initially barred from participating in the cup after a group of PSG supporters unfurled an offensive banner during last year's final. However, after PSG appealed the ban, Tribunal Administratif de Paris judge vacated the ruling allowing PSG to defend their Coupe de la Ligue title. Due to this, a new draw was announced. French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
president Jean-Pierre Escalettes vowed to get the second ruling overturned, stating: "I won't give up" and "I can't allow acts like this to go unpunished," but was unsuccessful. The winners of the Coupe de la Ligue qualified for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League 2009–10.
Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
club Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
won the competition by defeating 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...
club Vannes
Vannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
by a score of 4–0 in the final.
Calendar
On 16 July, the Ligue de Football ProfessionnelLigue 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...
announced the calendar for the Coupe de la Ligue.
Note: Due to Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
's re-entry into the tournament, the draw was redone with different dates attached to the matches.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 September 2008 | 5 clubs from Championnat National Championnat National 2008-09 The 2008–09 Championnat National was the 16th edition of the 3rd division league. Play commenced on 1 August 2008 and ended on 29 May 2009. Vannes OC, Tours FC, and Nîmes Olympique were promoted to Ligue 2, replacing Chamois Niortais, FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin, and FC Gueugnon who were relegated... and 5 clubs from Ligue 2 entered the competition |
| 9 September 2008 | Remaining clubs from Ligue 2 entered the competition |
| 23–24 September 2008 | Clubs from Ligue 1, except Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The... and Bordeaux FC Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season.... , entered the competition |
| 11–12 November 2008 | Round of 16 (Olympique Lyonnais and Bordeaux entered the competition) |
| 13–14 January 2009 | Quarterfinals |
| 3–4 February 2009 | Semifinals |
| 25 April 2009 (Saturday) | Coupe de la Ligue Final |
First round
The matches were played on 3 September 2008.|}
Second round
The matches were played on 9 September 2008.|}
Third round
The matches were played on 23 September 2008.|}
The matches were played on 24 September 2008.
|}
Right Side Bracket
Left Side Bracket
Round of 16
--------
----
----
----
----
----
Quarterfinals
--------
----
Semifinals
----Final
| Coupe de la Ligue 2008-09 Winners |
|---|
| Bordeaux FC Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season.... 3rd Title |