Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twiceto help Paris St Germain qualify for the last eight of the French Cup - but British eyes were on the dual between David Beckham and Joey Barton.

Le Crunch: Joey Barton takes no prisoners as David Beckham (right) is sent flying

PSG eased through with Beckham putting on a solid 86-minute performance in his first start in a deep midfield position and receiving his first booking after a late clash with substitute Jordan Ayew.

The former England captain completed the most passes in the first half, including a couple of clinical crosses, three days after his 15-minute debut at the Parc des Princes.

Wealthy PSG will be one of the seven Ligue 1 sides involved in the quarter-finals after Lorient, Girondins Bordeaux and Nancy all qualified on Wednesday.

Sore one: Beckham (right) is tackled by Marseille's midfielder Jacques Romao

Lorient thrashed fellow top-flight side Brest 3-0 thanks to a Jeremie Aliadiere brace.

Girondins Bordeaux eliminated fourth tier Raon L'Etape on penalties after labouring to a 2-2 draw, while Ligue 1 bottom club Nancy won 2-0 at fifth division Venissieux-Minguettes in extra time.

In Paris, the game was nothing like Sunday's Ligue 1 battle in which Marseille dominated possession and had the best chances.

Eyes on the prize: Beckham helped his new side to victory in the French Cup tie

The home team started well and had their first clear-cut chance through Ibrahimovic, who failed to tap in a Kevin Gameiro cross in the 15th minute.

Jeremy Menez, who was wearing the captain's armband for his first start in four games, struck high above the crossbar two minutes later.

With Beckham doing a good job in building and directing the play, PSG continued to pile the pressure on Steve Mandanda's goal and Ibrahimovic saw his powerful attempt parried away by the goalkeeper only a minute before breaking the deadlock.

Pass and move: Beckham showed signs of his ability on his first start for the Paris club

The Swede ran onto a superb Clement Chantome pass and resisted Lucas Mendes' challenge to slip the ball between Mandanda's legs.

Marseille did not manage to threaten goalkeeper Nicolas Douchez until a 51st-minute Andre-Pierre Gignac long-range effort was saved.

PSG immediately reacted and pushed hard for a second goal.

Opening salvo: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores to put PSG in front against Marseille and celebrates (below)

Gignac blocked a Mamadou Sakho header following a neat Beckham corner in the 62nd, two minutes before right back Jeremy Morel fouled Ibrahimovic in the box.

The Swede converted the penalty to secure PSG's third victory of the season over Marseille after Sunday's league win and their League Cup last-16 triumph in October.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates