After a 1:1 in France, Real Madrid and Lyon meet again this time on Bernabeu.
Sadly for Real, Lyon is the opponent they have faced the most, ( 7 times ) without ever winning. After the draw in France, Real recorded another draw against Deportivo La Coruna, but then achieved 3 consecutive victories. This is the third time, Real Madrid has drawn the first leg away from home, since the tournament became Champions League. In the previous two occasions the team won the return game. However the previous 3 times when both teams met here all 3 games ended draw (1:1, 2:2, 1:1 ). In last year’s edition of the tournament, Real was eliminated in this stage of the tournament exactly by Lyon.
Lyon was in a group with Schalke and it looked like they were going to top it, but in the end the French team finished second. The team started the season in not so well in French League 1, but now takes the second spot, 5 points behind the leader Lille. Since the draw with Real Madrid, the team recorded another draw with Lille and then 2 consecutive victories.
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Jose Mourinho comments in his interview before the game, that past scores, are past scores and they play no importance at all. He says that the team is mainly focused to advance to the quarter finals and will do everything possible to make the fans happy.
Claude Puel the manager of Lyon also made a comment in an interview, saying that Real are the favorite with that away goal, but his team has its chances as well. He said that Lyon will come out with the same mentality as last year and will focus on great defense, while keeping the attack alive.
Here’s something interesting about Jose Mourinho’s statistics in home games in the leagues. Over 9 years, the Special One hasn’t lost a game at home, no matter which team he has lead, Porto, Chelsea, Inter , Real Madrid. That’s something every impressive but will it be enough for tonight’s game.
Lyon hasn’t been able to keep a clean sheet in two of their away games in the group stage, and in all 3 games here. While the logical choice here would be backing Real Madrid, the odds of 1.30 are unsatisfying.
Two of the three games here have ended Under 2.5 Goals, as well as the first game for this elimination round. A 0:0 is also more than welcome for Real, since they team will move forward. While anything can happen in this game, I am willing to back this bet as it offers good odds, and great probability.
Recommended Bet:
Under 2.5 Goals @ 2.20 (Bet365)
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