The 2000-01 campaign delivered a turbulent season for Monaco as the defending champions, Les Monegasques, finished 11th in Division 1, a significant drop despite featuring talents like Ludovic Giuly and Marcelo Gallardo. Spearheading the attack was striker Shabani Nonda, whose 12 goals in the league proved vital, alongside the team's run to the Champions League group stage. It was a difficult year that failed to meet the standards of the previous title-winning season but remains a chapter of transition for the club.