The 2020-21 campaign delivered a season of high-octane drama and a thrilling push for the title for Lyon, as Les Gones ultimately secured a 4th-place finish in Ligue 1, narrowly missing out on a coveted Champions League spot but qualifying for the Europa League. Leading the charge was their talismanic captain Memphis Depay, whose spectacular 20 league goals (and 22 overall) earned him the league's Golden Boot and proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking brilliance, which saw the team net a massive 81 goals. With key support from Karl Toko Ekambi and the emerging Lucas Paquetá, it was a standout year defined by an agonizing final-day scramble and the emotional farewell of Depay, marking a pivotal and unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.