The 2017-18 campaign was a season of spectacular European adventure and domestic resurgence for Olympique Marseille as OM surged to a respectable 4th-place finish in Ligue 1. The year was primarily defined by their thrilling run to the UEFA Europa League Final in Lyon, where they ultimately fell to Atlético Madrid, but nonetheless secured a coveted European qualification spot. Spearheading the attack was the brilliant winger Florian Thauvin, whose 22 Ligue 1 goals and 11 assists proved vital, and he was ably supported by the influential midfield general Luiz Gustavo and playmaker Dimitri Payet. It was a season of renewed hope and continental prestige for OM under manager Rudi Garcia, marking a significant step back towards the European elite.