Champions League
2010-02-16 - OLympique Lyonnais vs Real Madrid C.F
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Last 16 of the Champions League sees Real Madrid travelling to face Lyon in what will be their first attempt to reach the quarter-finals since 2004.
But having won the last two meetings with Real Madrid at the Stade Gerland, Lyon will be hoping to make it third time lucky. They will be up against striker Karim Benzema as he could face his former club following his move to Spain last summer after recovering from a groin injury.
However, the French international is likely to have to content himself with a place on the bench with Gonzalo Higuain most likely to start in attack.
The Spanish club are set to be without the likes of Guti, Pepe, Rafael van der Vaart, Christoph Metzelder and Jerzy Dudek for the trip to France.
Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas, Marcelo and Lassana Diarra are all in danger of missing the second leg as they are just one booking away from being suspended for the return clash.
Lyon have other ideas as they hope to end Real's dreams of featuring in the final which will be in their home grounds. The French side welcome back key midfielder Jean Makoun after he missed the weekend win over Lens through suspension.
Lyon coach Claude Puel is missing injured trio Anderson, Mathieu Bodmer and Francois Clerc for this clash. Anthony Reveillere has been included in the squad despite suffering from illness, while Lisandro and Miralem Pjanic will miss the second leg if they receive a booking in tonight's game.
Take Real Madrid to get the win here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Real Madrid 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Real Madrid for the win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Real Madrid and give the 1/2 ball away.
