Ronaldo double in vain as Lyon stun Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace could not rescue Juventus’ Champions League campaign on Friday as they crashed out to Lyon on away goals at the last-16 stage, despite a 2-1 win in Turin.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace could not rescue Juventus’ Champions League campaign on Friday as they crashed out to Lyon on away goals at the last-16 stage, despite a 2-1 win in Turin.
Manchester City will face Lyon or Juventus in the one-legged Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon if they can overcome Real Madrid in the last-16.
France’s highest administrative court blocked the relegation of Amiens and Toulouse from Ligue 1 after the 2019-20 season was cancelled.
Lyon, Toulouse and Bongani Zungu’s club, Amiens – the three clubs that attempted to appeal against the early finish to Ligue 1 – have had their first appeal thrown out of court.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that his side will take in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter with Juventus on August 7.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has urged Ligue 1 authorities to reconsider their decision to end the French season early, saying he is still hopeful that they may yet turn away from the “wrong path”.
Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned Ligue 1 champions following the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, while Lyon miss out on a Champions League spotfor the first time since 1997.
Chelsea are reportedly keen on bringing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar to Stamford Bridge and are preparing a bid.
Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri struggled to explain his side’s shortcomings as Lyon held out to secure a 1-0 win over the Italian side in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Groupama Stadium.
The Champions League round of 16 fixtures were decided on Monday at the Uefa headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.