The 2006-07 campaign delivered a glorious return to silverware for Sochaux as Les Lionceaux secured a respectable 7th-place finish in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France. The cup triumph was secured in a dramatic final, defeating Olympique Marseille 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Leading the charge was the influential duo of Álvaro Santos and Karim Ziani, both notching 8 goals. It was an historic year that marked the club's first major trophy in 70 years and remains a cherished chapter in Les Lionceaux's history.