The 2016-17 campaign delivered a vital return to European football for Olympique Marseille, as OM secured a 5th-place finish in Ligue 1 and a coveted spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds. This resurgence, under the guidance of manager Rudi Garcia, was spearheaded by the veteran striker Bafétimbi Gomis, whose crucial 20 league goals led the attack alongside the breakout brilliance of Florian Thauvin. It was a pivotal year that marked a renewed push for glory at the Stade Vélodrome and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.