The 2010-11 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for AS Monaco, as Les Monegasques finished a crushing 18th in Ligue 1, resulting in their shock relegation to the second tier and ending a remarkable 34-season stay in the top flight. The season was defined by mid-season turbulence that saw manager Guy Lacombe sacked, a lacklustre attack, and a final-day defeat to Lyon that ultimately sealed their fate. Despite the turmoil, the prolific South Korean striker Park Chu-young led the line with 12 crucial league goals in a campaign infamous for Monaco's 44 points, the highest tally for a relegated club in Ligue 1 history, which remains a painful but pivotal chapter that preceded the club's major takeover.