Stade de France, a trap for the Blues against Belgium

Stade de France remains a favorable ground for Belgium, which has never lost in its four meetings within the Parisian venue. Despite the recent domination by the French, the Red Devils are looking to put an end to their run of six consecutive defeats this Monday evening against their hexagonal neighbour.

Recent defeats and context

The Red Devils have accumulated six consecutive losses, including the 2018 World Cup semi‑final, the 2021 Nations League Final Four, and the round of 16 of the last Euro, as well as three Nations League group matches, two of which were in Brussels.

This Monday evening, Belgium wants to break this black streak by prevailing against the French on French soil.

History of duels at Stade de France

The last Belgian encounter on French soil dates back to 9 September 2024, but it took place at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, not at Stade de France. The most recent duel at Stade de France was on 7 June 2015, when Belgium secured a 4‑3 victory.

The French, under the direction of Didier Deschamps, are struggling to field a worthy eleven for the upcoming Euro that will be held in France.

Four goals conceded in 14 minutes: Belgium's disaster at the Stade de France

The new Belgian generation is already establishing itself among the best friendly sides, opening the first act with a brace from Marouane Fellaini before a “Ninja” reinvented the local hit “Et un et deux et trois zéro” in Belgian style.

Mathieu Valbuena reduced the score from the penalty spot, then Eden Hazard gave Belgium a three‑goal lead. The Red Devils conceded two French goals at the end of the match, without altering the impression of superiority of Marc Wilmots' team.

The upcoming Euro will deliver a new truth for both nations, as the results of one day are rarely the same as those of the next in international football.

Belgian prospects chase Euro ticket in crucial duel against Denmark

On 15 November 2011, Georges Leekens' Red Devils drew 0‑0 at Saint‑Denis, giving Thibaut Courtois his first big moment: he became the youngest Belgian goalkeeper since 1905, eclipsing Simon Mignolet. On 18 May 2002, Belgium won 2‑1 at Saint‑Denis, the first French‑Belgian encounter at the stadium, while the French, buoyed by a World‑Euro double, had no doubts despite Zinedine Zidane's injury.