The 2017-18 campaign was a spectacular surge for Lyon as Les Gones clinched a crucial 3rd-place finish in Ligue 1, securing a coveted spot in the Champions League group stage. Spearheading the charge was a dazzling attacking unit anchored by captain Nabil Fekir and the electric Memphis Depay, whose 19 league goals were vital. The season's climax was the unforgettable final matchday victory against Nice, where Memphis scored a brilliant and crucial hat-trick to send over 56,000 fans at the Groupama Stadium into ecstasy, marking a triumphant return to Europe's elite.