The 2007-08 campaign delivered a dramatic downturn for Toulouse, as Les Pitchouns, fresh off a stunning third-place finish, plunged to a nervous 17th in Ligue 1, narrowly escaping relegation. The season was defined by a short but memorable debut run in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, where they faced a powerful Liverpool side. Despite the team's struggles, the influential Swedish striker Johan Elmander was a consistent highlight, firing in 11 crucial league goals in a tumultuous year that was a stark contrast to the previous season's triumph and remains a tense chapter in the club's recent history.