Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnaise Live Score and Updates

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Manchester United has won the match by 1-0.

90 minutes: 90 minutes have finished. Now, just 4 minutes of added time. Free kick for Man Utd from a dangerous area

82 Minutes: Lovely pass to Tevez but he was offside

75 Minutes: Only 15 minutes left of normal time. Man Utd is still leading by 1-0

66 minutes: Change of player for Olympique Lyonnais

60 minutes: Corner for Manchester United

54 minutes: Manchester United looking for the second goal.

46 Minutes: Second half has started and Manchester United is leading 1-0

45 Minutes: First half has finished. Come back within a few minutes for second half action

42 Minutes: Manchester United has got a goal at last. Now, Man U is leading by 1-0

37 Minutes: Corner for Manchester United

32 Minutes: Free kick for Manchester United

27 Minutes: Good counter attack from Olympique Lyonnais but Man Utd goalkeeper was up to the mark

22 Minuets: Free kick for Olympique Lyonnais

16 Minutes: Good attack from Man Utd but offside.

11 Minutes: Free kick for Manchester United

6 Minutes: Lovely run from Ronaldo but his pass was not good at the end

1 Minute: Manchester United had the first attack

Manchester United vs Olympique Lyon second leg match of last 16 round of Champions League kicks off within an hour. We will be giving live score and text commentary of the match after every few minutes. You just need to refresh after every few minutes to get the updates score of the match. So, be with us and enjoy the live score and updates of the match in this post.

Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnais Champions League: Preview and Live Score

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Manchester United hosts Olympique Lyonnais in the second leg match of last 16 round of Champions League 2007-2008. The match takes place at the Old Trafford stadium on 4 March 2008. The first leg match was drawn 1-1 at the Lyonnais home ground, Stade Gerland, last month. So, Manchester United now has advantage of their away goal. They need at least a goal less draw against the French Champions on Tuesday to make it to the next round of Manchester United.

Match: Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnais, Second Leg of Round 16, Champions League

Venue: Old Trafford

Date: 4 March 2008, Tuesday

Time: 19:45 GMT

Both Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais are defending champion in their domestic league and are still active in the title race of league competition so far this season. Lyonnais has made a tremendous record with winning the French League 1 title for last six consecutive years. They are leading the league 1 point table with 52 points so far this season with three points clear of their closest competitor Bordeaux in the title race.

Similarly, Manchester United is also active in premier league with 64 points to their credit so far. Though they are still a point behind the leaders Arsenal at the top, Manchester United has all the possibilities to defend their premier league title this season. Manchester United got off to a frustrating start in premier league this season with a number of early setbacks. However, they bounced back successfully and put on huge dominance over the oppositions teams and climbed up at the top twice, but failed to hold on there on both occasions.

Recent Performance of Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais

Manchester United has been in an imperious form taking their recent performance in to account. They defeated Fulham tonight 3-0 following their last week’s thrashing victory over Newcastle United 5-1 in premier league. This has been the third big margin victory for Manchester United since they suffered a shocking defeat to city rivals Manchester City last month. They have progressed to the next round of FA Cup match through defeating Arsenal 4-1 at home. Out of their last seven matches Manchester United won four, drew twice and lost in the other match.

Olympique Lyonnais has not showed that much dominance so far this season that they have been showing for the last few seasons. Alike Manchester United, Lyonnais also suffered a defeat to third placed Le Mans UC 72 in league 1 last month. Olympique Lyonnais has league match before then face Manchester United. OSC Lille hosts Lyonnais in a league match tonight. They have also lost one match out of their last seven matches with four victories and a draw.

If you consider their recent head to head meeting, Manchester United seems to be favorite for the upcoming clash. In their last three meetings, Manchester United won once and drew in other two matches. Last time Manchester United hosted Lyonnais was in 2004 where they reeled off a 2-1 victory. So, Manchester United can be inspired remembering the victory.

Neither team has any major injury blow. Manchester United is not sure if Ryan Giggs will be fit for the home match against Lyonnais. He along with Carrick was rested for their recent premier league match against Fulham. Manchester United’s long time absentee Gary Neville will remain out as he is still recovering from his injury. However, Olympique Lyonnais does not have any notable injury woe ahead of the important match against Manchester United.

Manchester United will be looking for another phenomenal performance from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Ronaldo is currently the highest goal scorer of premier league so far this season. In the midfield, they have some young but talented players along with the experienced players like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes etc. Rooney and Tevez are imperious in the up front along with effective Louis Saha. Manchester United defense is also very impressive to look at. The players like Patrice Evra, Wes Brown, Rio Ferdinand, John O'Shea etc. are enough to show enough resistance against any side.

Olympique Lyonnais also has a balanced side with a number of young, skillful and experienced players. Captain Juninho is the life of their midfield. However, their main strength remains in the up front where Karim Benzema has been in an imperious form so far this season. Midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been revelation so far this season with some phenomenal performances. Their defense is also effective with some skillful players in the back line of the team.

Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnais Champions League: Online Live Score

Those who will not be able to watch the live action of the matches on their television can get the online live score and updates of the match from different websites. Some links of these websites are given below:

Live Score

Goalzz

Footie Scorez

Sportpress

Goal.com

Both Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais are balanced side. They have some influential footballers who are capable of turning a match in their way. So, the match is expected to be very competitive as either side will put on their every possible effort to clinch a victory. Manchester United will have home advantage, while Olympique Lyonnais will atone for the revenge of their defeat four years ago at Old Trafford. So, it seems that a mouth watering clash is waiting here for the fans of both sides. I hope that Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais players will come up with their best form in the match and present with an entertaining match.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United: Live Score and Live Updates

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Both the teams got some real chances throughout the match. However, Manchester United played better in the first half with creating a number of chances, but Giggs and Scholes could not converted successfully. However, the host side started keeping pressure on the visitors from the very beginning of the second half. Frenchman Benzema opened scoring in the 54^th minutes and bought an occasion for the home fans to cheer on. However, after stepping into the match in the 65^th minute, Nani and Tevez proved Ferguson’s decision right. Argentine striker Tevez saved his side once again at the last moment since his equalizer against Portsmouth in the added time. Now, Manchester United has an advantage ahead of the second leg match at home.

90 Minutes: The match has ended up with a 1-1 draw.

87 Minutes: Manchester United scored the equalizer. Tevez scored for Manchester United.

83 Minutes: Benzema has left the field. Lyonnais are trying to keep the pressure on Manchester United.

81 Minutes: Striker Ben Arfa has kept the pressure on Manchester United

78 Minutes: Lyonnais are still leading in the match.

74 Minutes: Free kick specialist Juninho gone out and Bodmer came in place of Lyonnais captain.

72 Minutes: Time is running out for Manchester United.

67 Minutes: Some scary moments in Manchester United defense

65 Minutes: Manchester United changed two players at a time. Giggs and Scholes gone out, Nani and Tevez are in the field

60 Minutes: Ronaldo got a good chance but intercepted by Lyonnais defense

58 Minutes: Manchester United is looking for equalizer

54 Minutes: K. Benzema has scored for Lyon and Lyon is leading by 1-0

48 Minutes: Manchester United is now on attack in Lyonnais defense.

46 Minutes: The match has started now. The scoreline is till goalless

45 Minutes: First half just finished. Come within a few minutes for enjoying second half live updates

43 Minutes: Free kick for Manchester United from dangerous position and nicely taken but the goal keeper saved it for a corner

39 Minutes: One player from both the teams shown yellow card. Free kick for Olympique Lyonnais

37 Minutes: Good attack from Manchester United but Giggs took a weak shot.

34 Minutes: Free kick for Manchester United but badly taken

30 Minutes: Manchester United again on attack but this time blocked by Lyonnais defense

26 Minutes: Manchester United got a good chance. Scholes shot was saved by a defender. United has a corner and then again corner

21 Minutes: Corner for Olympique Lyonnais. They are playing some better now

19 Minutes: Free kick for Olympique Lyonnais

16 minutes: Corner for Olympique Lyonnais

11 Minutes: Good attack from Olympique Lyonnais but bad finish in the end

6 Minutes: Manchester United in attack but then counter attack from Olympique Lyonnais and they almost scored and have got a corner now.

3 Minutes: Corner for Manchester United

2 Minutes: Manchester Under pressure

1 Minute: The match has started.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United match will start at 19:45 GMT. Here, in this post, we will be giving live score and updates of the match. If you are interested to enjoy the text commentary of the match, then be with us and refresh the page after every few minutes when the match kicks off. I hope you will enjoy the match with our live updates.

15 Things about Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United Champions League Match

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Manchester United is going to face French champion Olympique Lyonnais today in a crucial first leg first knock out round match of Champions League. Olympique Lyonnais will have home ground advantage today. The match will take place at the Lyon home ground, Stade de Gerland.

Manchester United is expected to play well taking their recent performance into account. Their 0-4 triumph over Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round match last week is still bright in their mind. With Wayne Rooney returning to action, Manchester United showed an imperious form in that match. Olympique Lyonnais is not in their dominant form so far this season that they used to be in the last six season. However, they have a point lead atop the French League 1 point table and still in the title race with the hope to win their seventh successive League 1 title.

However, both teams are pretty much consistent over the last few years in terms of their overall performance. So, it seems that an exciting match is waiting for the fans of both teams. Here, I am giving some information regarding the match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United:

1. The match will take place on 20 February 2008 at 19:45 GMT.
2. Olympique Lyonnais will have the advantage of home condition as they will take on Manchester United in front of their home supporters at the Stade de Gerland.
3. Olympique Lyonnais-Manchester United match will be telecast live on Sky Sports 1 1 TV channel.
4. Both Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais are defending champions of their domestic league.
5. Manchester United reached the last 16 round as the winner of Group F, while Olympique Lyonnais found it hard to ensure their place in the first knock out round and finally finished second to Barcelona in Group E.
6. Manchester United’s star midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo is currently sharing the top place of the highest goal scorers’ list with scoring five goals from so far this season. Ronaldo has scored 19 league goals as well and currently stands atop the scorer’s list along with Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
7. For Olympique Lyonnais, young forward Karim Benzema has been a revelation this season with 25 goals so far this season. The Frenchman is now the highest goal scorer of the league with 16 league goals. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has shown his interest about Karim Benzema to get him in Manchester United next season.
8. Olympique Lyonnais experienced a 0-1 defeat to Le Mans last Saturday which came to them as a big blow ahead of their Champions League showdown against Manchester United.
9. Manchester United has not lost any match in the group stage of Champions League this season while Lyonnais suffered two defeats in the group stage.
10. Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa have made a lethal combination in the up front of Olympique Lyonnais this season, while Manchester United has the combination of Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez. However, it is not yet confirmed if Ferguson drafts only Rooney into the final line up, considering his performance against Arsenal as the lone striker.
11. Manchester United does not have any injury woe expect the club’s ling time absentees Gary Neville, Mikale Silvestre and Ben Foster. Olympique Lyonnais also has no injury problem. Rather defender Cris is expected to be back in action after recovering from a six-month long injury.
12. Manchester United will get their regular members like Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez, Owen Hargreaves for the clash with Olympique Lyonnais. All of them were rested for the Arsenal match.
13. Manchester United won Champions League title twice in the history of the tournament while Olympique Lyonnais could not win the tournament until now.
14. Both the teams have won three out of their last five matches including a draw and a lost in all competitions.
15. Olympique Lyonnais captain Juninho has insisted on improving the performance of his team as he is not satisfied with the recent performance of his side.

Juninho Stresses on Improving Lyonnais before Facing Manchester United

Olympique Lyonnais captain Juninho admitted their recent form was not up to the mark and insisted to improve their form ahead of the Champions League tie with Manchester United on Wednesday. The Brazilian international was full of praise about Manchester United indicating United’s 4-0 FA Cup triumph against Arsenal last weekend. He stressed on having a good result in the first leg match against Manchester United.

Goal.com reported:

"We made lots of effort to play the last 16 games. We are not going to give up before the match. First of all we will try to achieve a good result in the first leg. First we’ll improve our football and then try to win.

Lyonnais is in their pursuit to win the seventh successive title of League 1 this season. They are currently at the top of domestic league, but they have just a point lead at the top. So, they can not relax at this moment. The recent performance of Lyonnais is not satisfactory at all. So, that must be worrisome Olympique Lyonnais as they host Manchester United on 20 February. Let us see if the French giants can capitalize on the home advantage against Manchester United in the first leg of last 16 in Champions League.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United Champions League: Preview and Live Score

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Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnaise Live Score and Updates

Olympique Lyonnais hosts Manchester United on 20 February 2008 in the first leg match of Champions League first knock out round. The first leg match will take place at the Lyon home ground Stade Gerland. This is not the first time, United is going to travel to Olympique Lyonnais. In fact, the two sides faced each other in number of occasions in Champions League in the recent seasons. Manchester United’s record in France is also satisfactory. So, it seems that history is in favor of Manchester United ahead of the first leg showdown against Olympique Lyonnais.

Match: Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United, First Leg of Last 16 round, Champions League

Venue: Stade Gerland

Date: 20 February 2008, Wednesday

Time: 19:45 GMT

Live on: Sky Sports 1

The match is now the center of all attention to the fans of both sides. Both Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United are the defending champions of their domestic leagues. Olympique Lyonnais has been imperious with winning the League 1 title in last six consecutive seasons. Manchester United, though, does not have that much dominance in premier league in the recent few seasons, they have been pretty much consistent in the league with winning four premier league titles since 1999-2000 season. Manchester United now seeks to defend the title with five-point deficit at the second place in the table. Olympique Lyonnais leads in the League 1 with just one point clear of second-placed Bordeaux.

Actually, Manchester United has not been in dominant form throughout the season in domestic league, but their recent alluring performance is now in evident of their confidence that they are carrying with to head into the Champions League clash. Manchester United has reeled off an enthralling 4-0 victory over Arsenal at the fifth round of FA Cup. However, the Red Devils were going into the game with the memory of recent home derby lose to Manchester City. They have lost five points in the last two league matches.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson rested his in-form midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo in the FA Cup clash with Arsenal in order to ensure his full recovery from stomach upset by the time they travel to Olympique Lyonnais. So, he is expected to come back in action in their Champions league tie. Ryan Giggs and Owen Hargreaves were also rested against Arsenal thinking of the showdown with Olympique Lyonnais. They will also be back in the final team contention when they take on the French champions. So, Manchester United will be bale to draft in a stronger side against the host Lyon.

Guardian reported:

"I was thinking about resting him anyway and perhaps put him on the bench, but when we found out he wasn't well, we decided to give him a complete break," manager Alex Ferguson told United's Web site. Ryan Giggs and Owen Hargreaves, both rested against Arsenal, will return for the trip to play the French champions.

Manchester United showed some inspirational performance against Arsenal that they will try to replicate against Olympique Lyonnais. With Wayne Rooney back in the final line up after suspension, Manchester United showed their true form, even without Ronaldo. Brazilian midfielder Anderson also proved his talent.

Olympique Lyonnais has not been that much dominant in domestic league this season they have been in last few seasons. However, their lackluster recent performance is now major concern of the club ahead of the home match against Manchester United. Their 4-1 victory over Sochaux last weekend did not came as easily as the score line shows with two goals came in the added time. Their 1-0 Cup victory over Croix-de-Savoie was unimpressive. Lyon lost point to St Etienne after being held to a 1-1 draw in the league. So, Captain Juninho and midfielder Mathieu Bodmer have been worried ahead of the crucial match against Manchester United.

Goal.com reported:

Midfielder Mathieu Bodmer. "There are quite a few problems in our game at the moment. We need to improve fast because Manchester United are in a different league."

"Collectively we're not as strong as we should be," Juninho moaned. "We're going through a difficult period and it's time to get out of it."

There is no doubt that Manchester United has got their form back with their FA Cup triumph against Arsenal. They have recovered their confidence they lost following the defeat to Manchester City. Olympique Lyonnais has nothing in their recent form to be inspired ahead of the first leg match of Champions league first knock out round. They must have the result in their favor if they want to progress to the quarter final of Champions League.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester United Champions League: Online Live Score

Those who will not able to watch the live action of the match due to personal or professional works can enjoy the online live score and updates of the match. I am giving some links of online live score sites below:

Live Score

Goalzz

Footie Scorez

Sportpress

Goal.com

When two teams like Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United face each other, it becomes hard to predict about the result. Considering the recent form, you may think that Manchester United is favorite against Lyon, but I see it as a different game. Both the teams faced some ups and downs this season. I think, those who will be able to put on their every effort in the match and play their natural football will emerge winner in the match. Manchester United may be happy with even a 1-1 draw as they have their home match left at hand to ensure their quarter final berth in Champions League. Olympique Lyonnais, on the other hand, must look to win the match in order have an advantage before they travel to Old Trafford.