Lyon vs Bayern Munich: Line-ups
Lyon
Bayern Munich
Bayern Should Be Crusing
#1
Bayern Munich have now won 24 of their last 25 matches in all competitions, the exception being a stalemate with fellow semi-finalists RB Leipzig. Even more impressive than that, all eight goals were assisted by a different player, showing just how much attacking depth Bayern have in their ranks.
#2
As witnessed in the last round against a much-fancied Man City side, though, Lyon cannot be written off in this intriguing final-four showdown in Lisbon. Moussa Dembele was twice on target for Rudi Garcia’s outsiders, adding to Maxwel Cornet’s opener after Kevin De Bruyne had levelled things up.
#3
In what could be a good omen for Lyon – and they will no doubt take whatever they can – Bayern have failed to progress from each of their last four semi-finals. Bayern came out on top when the sides met at this stage in the 2009-10 semis, albeit with that tie being played over two legs, unlike this one-off clash on neutral soil.
#4
Bayern defender Benjamin Pavard returned to light training on Monday and is back in contention for this semi-final. However, the versatile Joshua Kimmich has performed well at right-back and Alphonso Davies is arguably the best left-back on the planet right now, so changes are unlikely in that department.
#5
As for Lyon, Dembele will be pushing for inclusion up top after his double from the bench against City, which could mean Karl Toko Ekambi dropping out. However, Garcia has found a system that works well, with Ekambi and Memphis Depay giving the French side a platform to hit sides on the counter.
