Background
This was Rennes's fifth appearance in the final, having won the cup in 1965 and 1971, and finishing as runners-up in 1922 and 1935. It was Rennes's first final playing under their new emblem and name having achieved the previous honours under the Université Club emblem. This was Guingamp's second appearance in the final having appeared in the 1997 edition of the final, losing to Nice on penalties.
This was the first final since 1956 where both clubs were based in the same region, both clubs being based in Bretagne.
Rennes was designated as the home team and wore their original red and black kit. Due to Guingamp having similar colours, both home and away, they unveiled an all white kit for the final.
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