OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS – THIRD SHIRT 2013/2014
Olympique Lyonnais, commonly known as Lyon or OL, are one of France’s most successful modern‑era clubs, based in the city of Lyon in eastern France. Founded in 1950, the club rose to prominence during the 2000s, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles between 2002 and 2008 - a run that accounts for all of the club’s league championships. In addition, Lyon have lifted five Coupe de France trophies and one Coupe de la Ligue.
During the 2013/2014 season, Lyon wore this smart third shirt, manufactured by adidas as part of their ongoing partnership that began in 2010. Home matches were once again played at the historic Stade de Gerland, the club’s home since 1950, prior to their move to the Groupama Stadium in 2016.
The 2013/2014 campaign marked Lyon’s third and final season under head coach Rémi Garde. OL finished 5th in Ligue 1, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 16 seasons, but securing a place in European football for the following season.
In attack, Alexandre Lacazette stood out as Lyon’s most prolific forward, finishing as the club’s Ligue 1 top scorer with 15 goals and sharing the season’s overall top scorer honours with Bafétimbi Gomis across all competitions. The campaign also saw the emergence of Nabil Fekir, who made his first senior appearances and began to establish himself as a creative and versatile presence in midfield and attack.
Cup competitions delivered mixed outcomes. In the Coupe de France, Lyon progressed to the Round of 16 before being eliminated, while in the Coupe de la Ligue, OL enjoyed a strong run all the way to the final, where they finished runners‑up to Paris Saint‑Germain losing 2–1.
In European competition, Lyon began the season in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, entering in the play-off round but being knocked out by Real Sociedad, which sent them into the UEFA Europa League. In the Europa League, OL progressed through the group stage and knockout rounds before their run came to an end in the quarter‑finals against Juventus, where they were defeated 3–1 on aggregate.
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