Lyon play their football in the Ligue 1, France. They were founded in 1899 and have won the French League Title five years running. They play their home games at the Stade der Gerland which has a capacity of 43,051. They play in all white with one blue and red stripe on the shirt.

Lyon have become one of the leading teams in Europe in recent seasons. They have been dominant in France and have beaten some of the top teams in the Champions League. The best result in recent years has been the Quarter Finals which they reached three times in recent seasons.