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Of the three Championnat National clubs in action, only one emerged victorious in the Coupe de la Ligue - CA Bastia.

Lorient Lorient succumbed to a shock exit in the Coupe de France as they lost 1-0 to third-tier Avranches in the round of 64 on Saturday.

Ajaccio Ajaccio will look to put themselves back among Ligue 1 company as they enter the Coupe de la Ligue at the second-round stage on Tuesday.

CA Bastia almost embarrassed Auxerre and Ligue 2 leaders Metz were eliminated on a lively night of action in the Coupe de la Ligue.

Clermont Corinne Diacre claimed her maiden win as Clermont coach as the Ligue 2 side beat Istres 1-0 in the first round of the Coupe de la Ligue.

There was a big upset in the Coup de la Ligue on Tuesday as Angers, second in Ligue 1, were dumped out by Tours.

Arras Ligue 2 side Gazelec Ajaccio crashed out of the Coupe de France in the seventh round after a shock 2-0 defeat to Arras.

Olympique Marseille Ligue 1 leaders Marseille travel to Rennes for a Coupe de la Ligue last-32 clash on Wednesday, while Bordeaux are at Toulouse on Tuesday.

Auxerre Julien Viale scored a hat-trick as a 10-man Auxerre beat Nancy 3-0 to move into the Coupe de la Ligue third round.

Alexandre Mendy Lille continued their resurgence under new manager Frederic Antonetti, while Guingamp fought back twice before a shoot-out win over Nice.