Lyon outclass Benfica and qualify for the quarter-finals

A draw was enough for the Lyonnaises. But this is not the type of the Rhone house to be satisfied with these grocer’s calculations. OL did things in a big way, on the lawn of Benfica, to secure a new qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Thursday, December 9. The victory of Bayern Munich at Häcken (1-5) did not disturb the Olympians more than that, who regained first place in the group with authority while waiting for the last day and the reception of the Swedes on Wednesday, December 15.

The defeat, the previous day against the Bavarian rivals, had surely piqued the pride of the players of Sonia Bompastor who, from the start, gave the measure by the untenable Delphine Cascarino, the latter centering perfectly for Ada Hegerberg from the start. first minute. It couldn’t have started better for the Lyonnaises.

The sequel confirmed the visual impression of Lyonnaises outclassing their opponents. Wendie Renard maintained his legend on a corner by doubling the lead (27th) before Griedge Mbock did it twice to bring the mark to 3-0 (40th). Just for good measure, Cascarino, once again, made speak his explosiveness on the right wing to serve the same Hegerberg for a carbon copy goal of the first, just before the break.

Excellent first period of our Lyonnaises who were realistic and who logically lead 4-0!

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– OL Women (@OLfeminin) December 9, 2021

In the first leg, Lyon won 5-0 at home. It was not until the 52nd minute to see this score tied, thanks to Bruun, served to the limit of offside by Malard. The Portuguese did not demerit, however, they even had a few opportunities to lighten the note but the Lyon ogre was just too hungry. After five days of this group stage, he has already qualified for the quarter-finals, just like Bayern Munich. But he is certainly not sated.