Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas thanked Chelsea after their Europa League final victory over Arsenal confirmed his team's return to the Champions League group stage.
Chelsea beat Premier League rivals Arsenal 4-1 in Baku on Wednesday, a result that means Lyon will not have to compete in a qualifying round next season, with Arsenal now out of the competition all together.
Eden Hazard struck twice in what appears to be his final match with Chelsea, with Pedro and Olivier Giroud – who was linked with Lyon before renewing his deal – also on target to earn Maurizio Sarri his first major silverware in charge.