Marsylia - Lyon — Olympique

The pendulum swung back hard after Marseille's mid-90s financial scandals and relegation.

On May 24, 1997, Lyon secured their biggest-ever league victory, hammering OM 8–0 with seven goals coming in the first half alone. Olympique Marsylia - Lyon

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 The pendulum swung back hard after Marseille's mid-90s

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) Mar 1 Marseille won! 1.

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)

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.