PSG lost both matches, the first of them a blushing 4–2 defeat at Parc des Princes.[31] It was a little over a year after the cup loss to the principality side that Paris conquered France.[4] Under the guidance of Gérard Houllier, who had replaced Georges Peyroche as team coach at the start of the season, PSG were crowned 1985–86 French Division 1 champions for the first time in their history.[5][25] Led by Sušić, Joël Bats, Luis Fernández and Dominique Rocheteau, the Red and Blues dominated the championship from start to finish, going a memorable 26 matches without defeat towards the title.[9][25]