Coupe de la Ligue facts for kids
The Coupe de la Ligue was a special French football competition. It was like a cup tournament for professional football teams in France. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) organized this event. It started in 1994 and ran for many years. The last team to win this cup was Olympique de Marseille.
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What Was the Coupe de la Ligue?
The Coupe de la Ligue was a knockout competition. This means teams played against each other. If a team lost, they were out of the tournament. Only professional football clubs from France could join this cup. It was different from other cups because it only included professional teams.
How the Competition Worked
Teams would play single matches. The winner would move on to the next round. This continued until only two teams were left. These two teams would then play in a final match. The team that won the final match would lift the trophy.
A Look at Its History
The Coupe de la Ligue began in 1994. It gave French clubs another chance to win a trophy. It was a popular event for many years. Teams fought hard to become champions.
The Last Champions
The final edition of the Coupe de la Ligue was played in 2020. Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais played in the last final. Paris Saint-Germain won the match. This made them the final champions of the cup.
Why Did the Cup End?
The Coupe de la Ligue stopped after the 2019–2020 season. The LFP decided to end the competition. They wanted to reduce the number of matches teams played. This would help players avoid too much fatigue. It also allowed teams to focus on other important competitions.
Images for kids
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The second and last version of the Coupe de la Ligue trophy
See also
In Spanish: Copa de la Liga de Francia para niños
