About FC Girondins de Bordeaux Europa League
FC Girondins de Bordeaux History in the Europa League
FC Girondins de Bordeaux are a side that have continually been involved in the Europa League (or the old UEFA Cup) since its inception. The Ligue 1 outfit have played a number of matches in one of Europe’s biggest club competitions over the years and after a period out of the tournament, and as a result, fans continue to fill out the 42,115 capacity Matmut Atlantique when the club take to the field.
Les Girondins, as they are nicknamed, have had a number of top players appear for them ever since they were formed as a club and have been able to showcase some of the world’s very best individuals in the continental competition when they have taken part. Josh Maja, Laurent Koscienly, Yacine Adli, Zinedine Zidane and Bixente Lizarazu have all been able to show what they can offer in the side’s colours.
FC Girondins de Bordeaux's Top Achievements In the Europa League
FC Girondins de Bordeaux have plenty of experience of playing in the Europa League over the years, as they have managed to amass well over 100 appearances prior to 2020/21.
In all the appearances they have made in the competition, Les Girondins have managed to reach the final on one occasion, although they have had to settle for a runners-up spot in the 1995/96 edition of the UEFA Cup as they were beaten by FC Bayern Munich across two legs 1-5 on aggregate.