The 2013-14 campaign was a grueling season of contrasting emotions for Olympique Lyonnais, as Les Gones battled to a 5th-place finish in Ligue 1 with a cost-conscious, reduced squad under manager Rémi Garde. Leading the charge was the sensational emerging talent Alexandre Lacazette, whose 15 league goals, part of a 22-goal haul across all competitions, proved vital in a marathon year that saw the team play 61 official matches. Lyon reached the Coupe de la Ligue Final and mounted a memorable run to the UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals against Juventus, demonstrating grit and providing hope of a return to consistent top-level competitiveness.