The 2021-22 campaign was a season of ultimate frustration for Lyon as Les Gones finished a disappointing 8th in Ligue 1, missing out on a European place. The season was defined by the stunning individual brilliance of centre-forward Moussa Dembélé, whose 21 goals in the league made him the club's top scorer and one of the division's most prolific players, especially in the run-in. Despite his heroics and a memorable run to the UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals, the team's league position fell short of the club's lofty expectations under manager Peter Bosz, marking a turbulent year in the club's modern history.