Winner 3 – 1 at Gerland, Lyon was starting the 2nd with some confidence. But Bordeaux, finishing 1st in group stage above Bayern and Juventus, proved several times that they are not in UCL for nothing… Chamack gave some hope to the Girondins scoring before Half Time. But the Gones have someone to rely on when the pressure goes up: Hugo Lloris!
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If you don’t know Lloris, just imagine Schmeichel, Barthez and Buffon.. but better! I was kind of sceptic when my good friend Domenech put Lloris on the field to face Ireland… But he saved France (with the precious help of Henry’s hand of God…) especially when Keane almost kicked his face out instead of the ball he just pushed away in first half.
In this 1/4 Final 2nd Leg, Lloris definitely saved Lyon when he miraculously punched away Wendel’s attempt at 87th min. Some players do the show and qualify their team like Messi vs Arsenal. Lyon and Lloris just proved that a goalkeeper can also qualify his boys to the next round! Bordeaux can now focus on Ligue 1… Lyon will have to face Lille on Sunday!
To be honest, Lyon deserves its qualification and have definitely more chance to face Barcelona in Final than Bordeaux…
