The two former heavy weights of European Football come into the match with a very colourful history. Lyon have an excellent record against the Los Blancos and will be wanting to continue its unbeaten streak against them. Both teams come into the match with great momentum and form. Real Madrid won 4-1 against Real Betis where as Lyon beat Nancy 3-1. Gonzalo Higuain is in great form and scored a hat-trick over the weekend for the Spanish Giants. For Lyon, Brazilian Michel Bastos was the key man with 2 goals in their match against Nancy. With a brochure of draws and losses against Lyon, Real Madrid will be looking for a win this year against their bogey opponents in the continental league.
What awaits us is a big fixture with a history of fierce and fiery football.
Previous Historic Results:
2005-06 Season
Lyon 3-0 Real Madrid Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon
2006-07 Season
Lyon 2-0 Real Madrid Real Madrid 2-2 Lyon
2009-10 Season
Lyon 1-0 Real Madrid Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon
Verdict: A action packed game awaits us with a guarantee of exceptional display of football by both sides. Hard to believe that Real Madrid haven't won the Champions League for 7 years now and haven't even made it to the Final 4 stage for an equally long period. Although keeping past results in mind, Real Madrid still look strong and the odds favour them to win this match against Lyon.
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