On May 24, 1997, Lyon secured their biggest-ever league victory, hammering OM 8–0 with seven goals coming in the first half alone.
After leaving Lyon for Marseille, he was met with a barrage of boos at Gerland following his comment that Lyon "were not a great team". 4. Modern Tensions and the 2026 Season
On January 13, 1991, OM effectively dismantled a newly promoted Lyon team. This era culminated in Marseille winning the 1993 European Cup , making them the first (and only) French club to lift the Champions League trophy. 2. The Lyon Revenge & Seven-Year Rule (1997–2008) Olympique Marsylia - Lyon
When former OM hero Valbuena returned to the Orange Vélodrome in a Lyon jersey, fans hung an effigy of him in the stands, and the match was halted for over 15 minutes due to objects thrown onto the pitch.
Widely considered the best match in Ligue 1 history, this 10-goal thriller at the Stade de Gerland featured constant lead changes and a last-minute own goal that ended the game in a draw. The Return of "Traitors": On May 24, 1997, Lyon secured their biggest-ever
Marseille was the first of the two to become a national bully. Under Bernard Tapie, OM went on a streak of five consecutive league titles from 1989 to 1992.
Recently, the rivalry has been marred by fan violence, including attacks on team buses and injuries to coaches. In the most recent chapter on March 1, 2026, Marseille secured a dramatic at the Vélodrome, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring twice, including a 90th-minute winner that left Lyon's young stars in tears. Record/Detail Total League Meetings 113 (as of March 2026) Most Wins (Overall) Lyon (44 wins to OM's 41) Largest Win Lyon 8–0 Marseille (May 1997) Top Match Scorer Bernard Lacombe (12 goals) Modern Tensions and the 2026 Season On January
The rivalry between and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) , famously known as the Choc des Olympiques (or the "Olympico" ), is a story of shifting power and fierce competition to be the "king of the provinces". Unlike the intense hatred of Le Classique (OM vs. PSG), this rivalry is traditionally built on high-quality football and the fight for French supremacy. Sun, Mar 1 Marseille won! 1. The Era of Marseille's Dominance (1980s–Early 1990s)