The future French champion was ignored by its peers

Before the start of the 2010-2011 French football championship season, LOSC Lille Métropole was not considered a favorite for the title. Questioned by the daily newspaper L'Équipe, the football community at the time saw Olympique de Marseille and Olympique lyonnais finishing at the top. Only 3% of the 365 players, coaches, and presidents consulted bet on a victory for the Lillois.