The 2006-07 campaign delivered a season of European adventure for Lille as Les Dogues finished a respectable 10th in Ligue 1. Leading the charge was the talented forward Abdul Kader Keïta, whose 9 league goals proved vital in a season built on a memorable Champions League run that saw them reach the Round of 16 against Manchester United. It was a defining year that solidified their status as a competitive top-flight club under manager Claude Puel.