The 2019-20 campaign for Lyon was a turbulent, yet ultimately glorious, season of cup success that overshadowed a disappointing domestic finish. Les Gones finished 7th in Ligue 1, a position that saw them miss out on European qualification for the first time in 24 years, following a mid-season managerial change from Sylvinho to Rudi Garcia. Despite this domestic slump, the team mounted an unforgettable, heroic run to the UEFA Champions League Semi-finals, eliminating European giants Juventus and Manchester City before falling to eventual champions Bayern Munich. Leading the attack was the prolific striker Moussa Dembélé, whose 16 league goals (24 in all competitions) proved decisive in a campaign built on grit, drama, and unexpected European defiance.