The 2020-21 campaign delivered an exhilarating season for Montpellier as the Pailladins secured a respectable 8th-place finish in Ligue 1 while mounting an impressive cup run. Spearheading the charge was the prolific forward Gaëtan Laborde, whose 16 league goals proved crucial, forming a devastating partnership with Andy Delort (19 goals in all competitions). The campaign was built on attacking flair and an unforgettable run to the Coupe de France semi-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by Paris Saint-Germain. It was a standout year that marked the stability under coach Michel Der Zakarian and remains a defining chapter of the club's modern history.