The 2010–11 season was the 121st season in the existence of FC Girondins de Bordeaux and the club's 20th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Bordeaux participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.
Season summary
Under new manager Jean Tigana, Bordeaux would record their lowest finish since 2004-05, when they finished 7th in the league. they would be knocked out by Angers in the Coupe de France round of 32, and knocked out by Saint-Étienne in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16. Tigana would leave his role as Head coach on 7 May 2011, being replaced by Éric Bedouet on an interim basis until the end of the season.
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Source: Ligue 1 Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. Notes:
^As 2010–11 Coupe de France winners Lille are qualified for the UEFA Champions League and cup runners-up Paris St. Germain are already ensured of a UEFA Europa League spot via league placement, the play-off round berth reserved for the cup winners was awarded to Sochaux, the fifth-placed team.
^As Coupe de la Ligue winners Marseille are qualified for the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League third qualification round berth reserved for the league cup winners was awarded to Rennes, the sixth-placed team.