The 2006-07 campaign delivered soaring ambition and ultimate heartbreak for Les Sang et Or, who finished a competitive 5th in Ligue 1, narrowly missing a Champions League spot by a single point and securing Intertoto Cup qualification instead. The team, which was led by manager Francis Gillot and captain Seydou Keita, started the season in sensational form, holding a top-three position for most of the year. Spearheading the attack was the prolific duo of Seydou Keita and Aruna Dindane, who each netted 11 crucial league goals. The season also included a memorable run to the UEFA Cup Round of 16, making it a chapter defined by a promising European adventure and a dramatic league slump that culminated in Francis Gillot's post-season resignation.