The 2007-08 campaign was a season of ultimate heartbreak for RC Lens as Les Sang et Or finished a devastating 18th in Ligue 1, resulting in a dramatic relegation to the second tier. Despite the league struggle and managerial turmoil, the team delivered moments of cup glory by mounting a brave run to the Coupe de la Ligue Final, anchored by the nine crucial league goals of Olivier Monterrubio in what remains an unforgettable, painful chapter for the club.