Game: BARCELONA vs LYON
Type: Champions League
Date: 11 March, 2009
PREVIEW
Barcelona have watched their healthy lead at the top of Spanish La Liga diminish in recent weeks as they suffered a loss in form. This has allowed their arch nemesis Real Madrid to cut the points down to just 4. Despite this, they will turn their attention to Lyon with the intent to finish off the French champions after securing a 1-1 draw in the first leg. They remain potent at home, scoring an average of 2.91 goals per game.
Meanwhile Lyon will be looking to make amends after suffering consecutive defeats domestically to Lille, both in the league and French cup ties. They have not beaten Barca in 5 attempts, although they did drew with them 2-2 in last season's group stage at the Nou Camp. Will they be able to repeat the feat again?
KWIK STATS
HOME > BARCELONA
AWAY > LYON
THE PICK
Despite Barcelona being the overwhelming favourites to win, LYON looks capable of upsetting the form books to hold on to a draw. Interestingly, Barca have not drawn at home in last 12, while the visitors holds the same stats away. Odds are too tempting to resist a punt on the French champions considering Barca's recent downturn in form.
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