Last update November 8, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
The French clubs of the years 90 They played a pretty decent role in Europe. In that decade, French football underwent a transformation that positioned several clubs in the European elite. And they won several European titles and the occasional final. These teams marked an era with their style of play and their international figures. Here we review the teams that dominated French football in the years 90 and left a mark on history.
The best French clubs of the years 90
Paris Saint Germain (PSG): The rebirth of a giant
With a rebirth in the years 90, Paris Saint-Germain consolidated its position as one of the best teams in France. During this decade, PSG won important titles in the Ligue 1 and the French Cup, and stood out in European competitions, reaching the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup 1996, title that finally took. With players like Raí, David Ginola y George Weah, PSG managed to be a dominant force in France and a respected name in Europe.
Olympique Marseille: The power of the first Champions League
Olympique de Marseille is another of the outstanding French teams in the years 90. In 1993, The team achieved maximum glory by winning the UEFA Champions League, being the first and only French club to achieve this to date. Under the direction of Bernard Tapie and with legendary players such as Jean-Pierre Papin, Didier Deschamps y Marcel Desailly, Marseille consolidated itself as a European power, although it also had difficulties due to administrative problems and sanctions.
AS Monaco: The quarry and young talent
AS Monaco was characterized in the years 90 for his talent in developing young stars who would later become international figures. came in the 1950's Arsène Wenger and then Jean Tigana, Monaco was an innovative club in terms of its style of play. They won the League 1 in 1997 and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 1994. Players like Thierry Henry, Emmanuel Petit and David Trezeguet emerged in this decade, leaving a mark in the history of French and world football.
Bordeaux: Zidane's golden generation
The Girondins de Bordeaux were another important team in the years 90, with a generation of talents led by Zinedine Zidane, Christophe Dugarry y Bixente Lizarazu. In 1996, the team reached the UEFA Cup final, a significant achievement that put Bordeaux on the European map. That was the year of Zidane's great goal at the Benito Villamarín.
Although they did not achieve Ligue titles 1 in this decade, Their performances in international tournaments and the talent of their squad secured them a place in the elite of French football..
Olympique Lyon: The beginning of an empire
Although it was at the end of the 90 when Olympique Lyon began to position itself, This decade laid the foundations for what would be its dominance in the following years. With solid management and a long-term vision, Lyon invested in infrastructure and youth development, which allowed them to transform into a competitive team in the 21st century. So much so that in the first years of the 21st century they dominated the Ligue 1 intractably.
