The 2000–01 Coupe de la Ligue began on 1 November 2000 and the final took place on 5 May 2001 at the Stade de France.
Gueugnon were the defending champions, but were knocked-out by Monaco in the Second round.
Lyon went on to win the tournament, beating Monaco 2–1 after extra time in the final.
[5][3] The matches were played on 24, 25 February and 13 March 2001.
[7][3] The final was played on 5 May 2001 at the Stade de France.