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

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

True blue home for decades, the Parisian enclosure has been the stage for some historical moments.

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

The 80s: Tickets for the World Cup

The Parc, at that time, was the road to major competitions. In November 1981, the Blues beat 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

Hard not to mention this date. The Parc is the stage for the greatest masterpiece of the Platini years. Crazy semi-final against Portugal (3-2 a.e.t.), final won against Spain (2-0)... France clinches its first international title in front of its public. Images etched forever.

1994: The Great Disillusionment

The Parc des Princes has also had its dark nights. In 1994, during the qualifiers for the World Cup in the United States, France lost 1-2 to Bulgaria in front of its home crowd in the 90th minute. No World Cup, the Blues stayed home.

The 2000s: Some Notable Matches

Since 1998, the Stade de France has taken over. But from time to time, the Blues 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 home goal scorer Mbappé, or the 3-0 against Bulgaria in 2021, the last run before the Euro.

2024: The Olympics in Paris

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

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