{"product_id":"lyon-2016-2017-home-shirt","title":"Lyon 2016\/2017 Home Shirt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS – HOME SHIRT 2016\/2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympique 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. Alongside their league dominance, Lyon have also secured multiple domestic cup honours, cementing their place among France’s elite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 2016\/2017 season, Lyon wore this smart home shirt, produced by adidas, as they continued their partnership with the German manufacturer. All home fixtures were played at the modern Groupama Stadium, which had been inaugurated just months earlier and quickly became a fortress for the club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder manager Bruno Génésio, the 2016\/2017 campaign proved to be an exciting and attack-minded season for OL. In Ligue 1, Lyon finished 4th, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification but securing a place in European competition for the following season. The team was one of the highest-scoring in the league, reflecting their aggressive attacking style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandre Lacazette was once again the standout performer, enjoying a sensational season in front of goal. He finished as Lyon’s top scorer with 28 league goals, placing him among the most prolific forwards in Europe that year and earned himself his move to Arsenal in the following summer. He was supported by a talented cast including Nabil Fekir and Memphis Depay, whose creativity and technical qualities were central to Lyon’s attacking play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn domestic cup competitions, Lyon reached the Round of 32 in the Coupe de France before elimination to Marseille, while their Coupe de la Ligue campaign ended earlier than hoped, with elimination in the Round of 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn European competition, Lyon competed in the UEFA Champions League group stage but were unable to progress, finishing third in their group behind Juventus and Sevilla. This saw them drop into the UEFA Europa League, where they made a strong run to the semi-finals. Their European journey ended in dramatic fashion against Ajax, losing 5-4 on aggregate after a thrilling tie. Ajax went on to be runners-up, losing the final to Manchester United who won their third trophy of the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the club on X: @OL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surprise Shirts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55510787457400,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/5564\/9221\/files\/Lyon2016_2017HomeShirt.jpg?v=1774372596","url":"https:\/\/surpriseshirts.co.uk\/products\/lyon-2016-2017-home-shirt","provider":"Surprise Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}