The 2001-02 campaign delivered a historic triumph for Lyon as Les Gones clinched their very first French top-flight title on a dramatic final day. Under manager Jacques Santini, the championship was decided in a winner-take-all final match at the Stade Gerland, where Lyon defeated title rivals Lens 3-1 to secure the Division 1 crown and ignite a legendary run of seven consecutive league titles. Spearheading the charge was their Brazilian captain, Sonny Anderson, whose 14 crucial league goals proved decisive in a season that established the club's dominance in French football and remains a defining chapter in their history.