Ligue 1 rivals Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Coupe de France semi-finals this evening.
PSG smashed Dijon in the quarters while Lyon edged past Marseille to set up tonight’s clash.

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Neymar’s PSG take on Lyon in the Coupe de France semi-finals this evening
The winner will face either Saint-Etienne or Rennes in the final in Paris on April 25.
Rennes claimed a surprise win over PSG in last season’s finale, claiming the trophy after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Thomas Tuchel’s Ligue 1 leaders are eager to go all the way this season but face a tricky semi-final at Lyon first.
Lyon vs PSG: Date and kick off time
The semi-final will take place on Wednesday, March 4 and will kick off at 8.10pm UK time.
The match is being held at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
The sides have already met twice in Ligue 1 this season with PSG winning on both occasions.
Saint-Etienne host Rennes in the other semi-final on Thursday, March 5 with kick-off set for 7:55pm UK time.
Lyon vs PSG: TV channel and live stream
The match will not be broadcasted on UK television but will be able to stream on beIN SPORTS and DAZN.
Bet365 are also streaming the match live for account holders.
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Lyon vs PSG: Team news
Lyon will be without Oumar Solet, Memphis Depay and Jeff Reine-Adelaide who are out injured.
PSG are missing injured trio Thiago Silva, Ander Herrera and Colin Dagba.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is also a doubt while Presnel Kimpembe is out due to suspension.
Lyon vs PSG: What has been said?
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel: “They are in good form and have just won the derby.
“They have found a good balance and are playing as a team. They will be desperate to show their fans that they can beat us.
“It’s good for us to have a big challenge like that. I’m convinced that we can win, but it won’t be easy. It’s a big match in France.
“Lyon are a side full of confidence. But we are also confident and it will certainly be a great match. And we want to win more than anything.”
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