Training top released when Bruno Génésio guided the side to 3rd in Ligue 1 and the Semi-finals of the Coupe de France where they were shocked by Rennes. In the Champions League the side went unbeaten in the group stage, beating Manchester City in their opening fixture and then drawing all the remaining group games. Lyon crashed out to Barcelona in the Round of 16, losing 5-1 on aggregate after a 0-0 draw in the first leg