In the first leg of this tie Lyon humiliated their Belgian opponents 5-1. Lyon’s goals came from Miralem Pjanic, Lisandro Lopez, Michel Bastos and a double from new signing Bafetimbi Gomis, with Matias Suarez scoring the consolation goal for Anderlecht.
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The victory looks to have been enough for the former French champions to progress to the lucrative Champions League group stages. However they will be wary of complacency and will have to be professional in this match. Anderlecht will face a tough task in getting anything out of this tie, but know that anything can happen in Champions League.
Anderlecht struggled in the first leg, but one of the few players to impress was Argentine striker Matias Suarez, who scored Anderlecht’s consolation goal. His compatriot midfielder Lucas Biglia is also highly rated and will be one to watch for Anderlecht.
Lyon underwent a massive squad rebuild this summer losing top players Brazilian midfielder Juninho and star striker Karim Benzema. The two players brought in to replace the pair impressed in the first leg with new striker Bafetimbi Gomis scoring two goals and new Brazilian winger Michel Bastos also getting on the scoresheet and they are two of the players to watch out for in this exciting clash.
You can watch Anderlecht v Lyon live by registering with us at your best source for online live Champions League action. You can also view every Champions League game via our exclusive member’s area. Anderlecht host Lyon at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in the second leg Champions League play-off.
Lyon have one foot in the Champions League group stages, but will still have to do a professional job against Anderlecht in the second leg of the play-off. Anderlecht and Lyon go head to head in the second leg of the Champions League play-off in Brussels.
