FC Rouen and the Coupe de France: a look back at recent exploits that have thrilled the Robert-Diochon stadium!
On January 6, 2020, in front of the Eurosport cameras, FCR achieved a resounding feat by humiliating FC Metz (Ligue 1) at Diochon, with a resounding score of 3-0! It was a historic feat, and one that is being celebrated throughout France: the first time since 1950 that a 4th division club has inflicted a three-goal deficit on a top-flight team.
On January 21 and February 8, 2024, Rouennais held on for the best French Cup run of the 21st century! Buoyed by a raucous stadium, the Diables Rouges knocked out two Ligue 1 sides in quick succession: titleholders Toulouse FC and AS Monaco, both after a thrilling penalty shoot-out.
Unfortunately, the adventure came to an end in the quarter-finals, once again on penalties, against Valenciennes, Ligue 2’s bottom club. A cruel defeat, but a heroic run that will go down in the club’s history.