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)
Starting in 2002, Lyon began a record-breaking streak of seven consecutive league titles , surpassing Marseille's previous records. 3. Iconic Matches & Moments Olympique Marsylia - Lyon
On May 24, 1997, Lyon secured their biggest-ever league victory, hammering OM 8–0 with seven goals coming in the first half alone. On January 13, 1991, OM effectively dismantled a
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) The Lyon Revenge & Seven-Year Rule (1997–2008) Starting
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.
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
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