2000–01 Ligue 1 Title Decider vs Auxerre
Lyon's seven-year reign as French champions began in 2002.
Olympique Lyonnais established a dynasty in the 2000s, winning 7 consecutive titles from 2002 to 2008.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2000–01 Ligue 1
- Opponent
- AJ Auxerre
- Venue
- Stade de Gerland, Lyon
- Manager (lyon)
- Jean Tigana
- Key player (lyon)
- N/A (Juninho joined in 2001)
- Outcome
- Lyon finished second in Ligue 1
Lore & Background
In the 2000s, Olympique Lyonnais won 7 consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2002–2008), an unprecedented run in French football. The club did not win the title in the 2000–01 season, finishing second.
Reader's Guide
Lyon's dominance began in 2002, when the league changed its name from Division 1 to Ligue 1. The club's seven straight championships remain a record in French football.
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