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Lyon v Barcelona - As it happened

Olivia Gidman 6 years ago 12.3k |

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Lyon v Barcelona, Champions League, last-16 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER

Join our live coverage of tonight's Champions League action as Lyon host Barcelona at the Lyon Olympic Stadium for the first-leg of this round of 16.

Match report in news

End of match

93'

FT: Lyon 0-0 Barcelona. Unbelievably, we finish this match on a goal-less draw as neither team could convert their chances to go ahead. A tale of terrible touches for Barca who couldn't find their way past Lopes and his defence.
90'

THREE ADDED MINUTES. What can the teams come up with as a last ditch effort?
90'

More of the same frustration for Barca as Messi hits the wall with his free-kick...and again with the rebound.
89'

Messi is brought down outside the box by Mendy for a free-kick. Barcelona feel Mendy should have been booked.

Yellow card

a Barcelona

Nélson Semedo

Defender

88'

Nelson Semedo makes it into the referee's book this time.

87'

Barcelona hold their heads in disappointment as they haven't found a way through yet.
85'

Messi lays it back to Sergio Busquets who has a shot first time. It's on target but Lopes is there for the flying save!!

Substitution

at Olympique Lyonnais

Off...

T. Ndombele

Midfielder

On...

P. Cheikh

Midfielder

84'

Substitution Lyon - Ndombele will come off and make way for Cheikh.

80'

Substitution Barcelona - Sergi Roberto is swiftly replaced by Arturo Vidal.

Yellow card

a Barcelona

Sergi Roberto

Midfielder

80'

Sergi Roberto is booked for kicking the ball away after a challenge on Depay.

75'

CHANCE COUTINHO! Lopes is called on yet again as Coutinho releases a fine effort from distance!
74'

Luis Suarez slides in to try and flick the ball goalward but Lopes gets down low to intercept and keep hold of the ball!
73'

Memphis Depay floats a ball into the box for Lyon but it's too high and ends up going behind.
72'

Yes, you guessed it. Another heavy touch for Barca and Jordi Alba can't keep the ball in play for his side.
70'

BIG CHANCE BARCA! Luis Suarez attempts to send the cross goalward but he gives it too much power with not enough accuracy and the ball goes behind for yet another Lyon goal-kick.

68'

Substitution Lyon - Traore comes off to be replaced by Tousart. What impact can he have for Bruno Genesio's side?

66'

Substitution Barcelona - Ousmane Dembele's action ends for the night as he makes way for Philippe Coutinho. Will he be the difference for Barca in this goal-less tie?

63'

Sergi Roberto takes an elbow to the face and receives treatment for a bloodied mouth!

62'

Suarez has Barca's closest chance of the half with a point blank shot! Lyon defence surround him again and it goes for a corner.
61'

Mousa Dembele does well to get to the 18-yard box alone but his final touch is heavy and Ter Stegen gets there first.
60'

Lyon break on the counter and get a cross away but Ter Stegen leaps off his line to intercept and save Barca from danger!
58'

Lyon have a free-kick but waste their opportunity as the ball sails over Ter Stegen's goal without making contact.
55'

Again, Barcelona are in the box with Luis Suarez but his touch is poor allowing Denayer in for the challenge and Marcelo to clear.
54'

Clement Lenglet brings Memphis Depay down in midfield and Lyon have a bit of respite to recover and build their own attack.
52'

Having said that, Memphis Depay has a thumping shot on goal which only just curls wide of the target! Ter Stegen at full stretch!
49'

Barcelona have come so close on several occasions this evening. Just their final touch that's letting them down at the moment.
46'

Ousmane Dembele goes it alone but swiftly becomes surrounded by white shirts as Lyon press him into a mistake and he loses the ball just outside of the box.
45'

And we're off for the second-half at the Lyon Olympic Stadium!
45'

HT: Lyon 0-0 Barcelona. That will be all for the first-half which can only be described as a half of relentless attempts on goal! Both teams with chances but it was Barcelona who threatened the most! Who will break the deadlock in the second-half?
45'

Sergio Busquets will have the last action of the half as his shot is deflected wide. Not sure Lopes had that one covered!!
45'

One minute of added time as Barca charge forward!!
43'

CHANCE BARCA! Ousmane Dembele almost breaks the deadlock with a right footed strike but Lopes can let it drag wide of Lyon's goal!
41'

Barcelona are looking really likely to score as they continue putting pressure on Lyon's defence! Can they slot one before the break?
40'

Barca have a free kick in their own half as Depay fouls Lenglet.
38'

Ousmane Dembele floats the ball into the box hoping one of his teammates can get to it but it’s too close to the keeper and lands safely in the hands of Lopes.
35'

Luis Suarez attempts some fancy footwork in the box but he’s smothered by Lyon defence.
33'

Lenglet heads it goalward as he beats Denayer in the air but he can’t find the target!

Yellow card

a Olympique Lyonnais

Léo Dubois

Defender

33'

Leo Dubois goes into the referee's book with a yellow card for challenge on Suarez.

31'

Barcelona come again with Messi and Rakitic but Lyon's defence are there to intercept.
28'

Memphis Depay attempts to put Traore through but the pass is too heavy!
27'

Lyon attempt to build an attack but Barca's defence is solid and Lyon are unable to break through.
23'

Pique cuts out a dangerous attack for Lyon!
23'

Messi's corner fails to threaten Lyon's defence and Barca will be pushed back to midfield.
21'

Denayer takes a minute to retie his laces after a challenge with Suarez. Both teams will appreciate a moment to re-gather after a frantic 10 minutes!
17'

Chance after chance for Barca at the moment as Jordi Alba lays it off to Messi in the box who hits it first time but his shot flies above the crossbar! Unlike Leo to be off target!
15'

Sergi Roberto sets up Rakitic for the shot but it drags wide of Lopes' goal!
15'

Sergi Roberto sets up Rakitic for the shot but it drags wide of Lopes' goal!
13'

Messi disposses Lyon in Barca's half and goes it alone for the shot on goal. He is blocked by Denayer.
8'

Ter Stegen again!! He just about keeps the score level with a fabulous save at full stretch!
6'

It was a great save from Ter Stegen although the chance was created as a result of his poor clearance in the first place.
5'

Ter Stegen is called into action straight away making a vital save for Barcelona after Aouar's shot threatens the goal.
3'

Lyon are lucky it wasn't any further towards the goal, or Barca might have had a penalty!

Yellow card

a Olympique Lyonnais

H. Aouar

Midfielder

3'

Just three minutes in and we already have our first yellow card! Aouar brings Messi down right on the edge of the area and Messi will take the free kick himself.

1'

Lyon take the kick-off and get us underway!

Start of match

PRVW

We're just minutes away from kick-off! What are your predictions for tonight's Champions League result?
PRVW

Barcelona will be the firm favourites for this evening clash but the players recognise that only their very best will do if they are to succeed against a strong Lyon team!
PRVW

Ter Stegen is in goal for Barca as Jasper Cillessen remains out injured with a calf issue. Philippe Coutinho starts on the bench for Barcelona this evening, as does Samuel Umtiti who has returned to the squad following his recovery from injury. A huge boost for Valverde's side!
PRVW

Lyon also made their way through the group stages without a defeat, although they did draw five of their six matches. The warning signs for Barcelona however, will be that their single victory was away to Manchester City, certainly a force to be reckoned with!
PRVW

Valverde's side will be looking for a strong performance this evening to quash any concerns about Barca's questionable form as of late. However, their Champions League form hasn't wavered as they negotiated Group B with sterling success having not suffered a single defeat.
PRVW

Barcelona starting line-up: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Piqué, Lenglet, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Sergi Roberto, Rakitic; Dembélé, Messi, Suárez.
February 19, 2019
PRVW

Lyon starting line-up: Lopes; Dubois, Marcelo, Denayer, Mendy; Aouar, Ndombele, Terrier, Traoré, Depay y Dembélé.
February 19, 2019