OL knew it. Bayern were stronger. On paper. Undoubtedly. City also, in the quarter-finals, was superior to Lyon. But on its rare occasions, on its rare shots, OL had scored 3 times. The Rhone club had been devilishly effective. And thus wrested his exploit. To hope to join Paris in the Champions League final, OL knew it, it was still necessary to be formidable in efficiency. Bayern were going to have the ball, the possession, the situations. And Lyon has rare opportunities.
Well, that was what everyone (or at least a lot) believed. Because opportunities, good situations and even big chances, OL have had them. Much more than expected. Especially during the first quarter of an hour. Lyon have roughed up Bayern and will be able to ruminate on their crying lack of realism for a long time.
Bayern doubted ...
Because from the 4th minute, Memphis Depay, perfectly launched by the astonishing Caqueret, appeared alone in front of Neuer. Before attempting to dribble it and miss the frame. Worse, in the 17th minute, Karl Toko Ekambi found the post. Moments later, Maxwel Cornet put a cold sweat on the Bavarian defense. At that moment, clearly, OL looked eye to eye at the favorite in the competition. He was in it. Right in his semi-final. At the level. Bayern, the great Bayern, Barcelona striker in the previous round, even seemed in doubt. Well, not for long.
Because what had to happen happened. Rudi Garcia's team was punished. Punished for his lack of realism. It's not forgiving at this stage of the competition. Gones showered by a percussion from Gnabry (18th) when OL had yet entered their match so well.
The Lyonnais may have regrets. They were not so far from the so great Bayern announced. Even in the second half, even at 0-2, Bayern did not go. Lyon did not sink. Toko Ekambi again missed a face-to-face meeting in front of Neuer. Dembélé and the Rhone residents still have several favorable situations. But Les Gones' luck had passed. And they may have regrets. Because there was clearly the place. Much more than expected.