Ribéry's now heightened popularity saw increased speculation from writers and supporters that Marseille would finally win their first league title since the 1991–92 season. He began the 2006–07 campaign on a high note, scoring in the club's second match of the season against Auxerre in a 3–0 victory.[42] On 11 November 2006, Ribéry suffered a serious groin injury in Marseille's 1–0 loss to Lille.[43] The resulting injury meant Ribéry was out for a number of weeks, returning following the winter break.