The 2011-12 campaign delivered a sensational farewell season for Lille as Les Dogues finished a strong 3rd in Ligue 1, securing a coveted spot in the Champions League. Leading the charge was their phenomenal Belgian winger, Eden Hazard, whose 20 league goals and second consecutive Ligue 1 Player of the Year award proved decisive in a campaign built on his attacking brilliance. It was a spectacular close to a golden era for the club, marking his final, definitive chapter before his defining move to Chelsea.