The 2004–05

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, began on 5 October 2004. The final was held on 30 April 2005 at the

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defeated

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2–1 in the final.

First round

The matches were contested on 5, 6 and 8 October 2004.

Second round

The matches were contested on 9 and 10 November 2004.

Round of 16

The matches were contested on 21 and 22 December 2004.

Final draw

Final draw results

Quarter-finals

The matches were contested on 18 and 19 January 2005.

Semi-finals

The matches were contested on 1 and 2 February 2005.

Final

The final was held on 30 April 2005 at the

, Saint-Denis.

Top goalscorers

References

External links

Ligue de Football Professionnel

Coupe de la Ligue seasons

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