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)
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)
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.
Olympique Marsylia - — Lyon
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)
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) 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. The rivalry between and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) ,