5️⃣ memorable moments for Les Bleus at the Parc des Princes 🏟 | OneFootball

When we talk about Les Bleus, we immediately think of the Stade de France. But before Saint-Denis, there was the Parc des Princes.

A true blue home for decades, the Parisian stadium has been the stage for some historic moments.

Here are 5 significant periods that took place in the current PSG stadium.

The 80s: Tickets to the World Cups

The Parc, during this time, was the route to major competitions. In November 1981, Les Bleus defeated the Netherlands (2-1) and secured their ticket to the Spanish World Cup. In October 1985, they put on a show against Yugoslavia (4-0) to head to Mexico.

1984: Platini's Euro

It's hard not to mention this date. The Parc was the stage for the greatest masterpiece of the Platini years. A thrilling semi-final against Portugal (3-2 a.e.t.), a final won against Spain (2-0)... France clinched its first international title in front of its home crowd. Images forever etched in memory.

1994: The Great Disappointment

The Parc des Princes has also seen its dark nights. In 1994, during the qualifiers for the World Cup in the United States, France fell 1-2 to Bulgaria in front of its home crowd in the 90th minute. No World Cup, Les Bleus would stay home.

The 2000s: Some Memorable Matches

Since 1998, the Stade de France has taken over. But from time to time, Les Bleus like to return to the PSG pitch. We think of the 6-0 against Australia in 2013, the 4-2 against Sweden in 2020 with a scoring Mbappé "at home," or the 3-0 against Bulgaria in 2021, the last warm-up before the Euro.

2024: The Olympics in Paris

The Parc des Princes regained an international stage with the men's final of the football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Pitting France against Spain, the match offered intense drama, with a late equalizer from Les Bleus and a final Spanish victory 5-3 after extra time.

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