🔴🔵🦁 Félicitations les gars. !!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 @OL
— Alexandre Lacazette (@LacazetteAlex) August 15, 2020
Manchester City vs. Lyon score: French side shocks City as Guardiola's team crashes out of Champions League
Lyon advance to face Bayern Munich in the semifinals
Lyon are moving in the Champions League after upsetting Manchester City, 3-1, on Saturday. The shocking result sends Pep Guardiola's team packing, and the French team scored twice in the game's final 11 minutes to pull it off.
Lyon connected on goal three times, with the first coming during the 24th minute as Maxwel Cornet opened the scoring. City would play their way back in the second half with a 69th-minute equalizer from Kevin De Bruyne. Lyon got their final two goals from a freshly subbed on Moussa Dembele, who collected a brace with goals in the 79th and 87th minutes. In between his goals, City star Raheem Sterling had a nightmare miss on a wide open net.
The two teams battled it out over what felt like an uneven tempo at times. Manchester CIty held the majority of the possession during the match, having lined up in 3-5-2 for the first time this season, and only the fifth time they've started with three at the back. The English side attempted to set the tone early, with Sterling forcing an issue, but Lyon would not break in the first half.
This is the third consecutive season that Man City have been eliminated in the quarterfinals, and Lyon has broken through into a Champions League semifinal that will feature no Spanish or English teams.
Here's what to know from the Saturday surprise.
Takeaways
Lyon capitalizing on the moment
Lyon played like a team with nothing to lose and everything to gain during this match. City dominated the possession and passing, but Lyon were able to counter when it mattered the most and execute their chances when they were created. The French side is entering the semifinal taking on a stacked and streaking Bayern Munich, and will remain underdogs in the semis as they were in the quarters.
Nightmare for Guardiola
City played with three centerbacks and wingbacks, looking to combat Lyon's counter attack, but it was the turnovers in attack that did this team in. The team attempted to adjust later in the second half playing four back after its first sub, but it would be too little too late. For Pep Guardiola, you have to question him after seeing his team look awful in the first half and not making enough adjustments in the second. He used just two of his five subs -- one of them being on David Silva. There weren't a lot of good options off the bench, but doesn't Phil Foden deserve a shot?
Top plays
Cornet's opening goal
Maxwel Cornet has proven Manchester City's kryptonite, scoring four goals against the English side. The opening goal came in the 24th minute, and needed an additional confirmation on VAR for an a potential offside call, but the shot from distance would stand.
VAR Checked.@OL_English take the lead in Lisbon! pic.twitter.com/Tuo4I7uNfS
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Sterling's miss
Well this isn't really a highlight, but Manchester City had the opportunity to equalize once again down the stretch after Kevin De Bruyne scored in the 69th minute. Sterling had a wide open net in the 86th minute, but the attempt would sail over the bar leaving the winger in agony at the missed chance.
Just moments before the Lyon dagger...
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Raheem Sterling will not soon forget this miss... pic.twitter.com/A6lRUOOxRd
Dembele's quick brace
Immediately following Sterling's horrendous miss, Dembele -- Lyon's Belgium international -- would go to collect a game-winning brace for the French side. Dembele would sub on in the 75th minute and get his first goal just four minutes later in the 79th, and ultimately cement Lyon's place in the seminal with another goal in the 87th minute.
VAR checked (again).
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Moussa Dembélé right off the bench puts Lyon ahead! pic.twitter.com/Swz1Pfm6Ag
Notable Performances
Moussa Dembele -- Comes on and puts City away with two goals. Took his chances in the biggest game of his life. Rating: 9
Kyle Walker -- Really poor by the former Spurs man. Caught in a bad spot time and time again. Rating: 2
Houssem Aouar -- Just a brilliant display by the young Lyon talent. Commanded the game, was smart with his passing and assisted the winner. Rating: 9
A Look Ahead
Bayern Munich now knows they will face Lyon in the semifinal, after the German side humiliated Barcelona with 8-2 scoreline on Friday.
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FINAL: Manchester City 1 - 3 Lyon (CBS All Access)
⚽ Lyon: Cornet (24')
⚽ City: De Bruyne (69')
⚽Lyon: Dembelé (79')
⚽Lyon: Dembelé (87')
Live updates
We're not leaving Lisbon just yet! 🇵🇹#UCLhttps://t.co/GEvsHiYShL
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
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— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 15, 2020
L’aventure continue...
— Rudi Garcia (@RudiGarcia) August 15, 2020
Merci pour votre soutien.
Grazie per il vostro sostegno.
Thank you for your support. pic.twitter.com/GP4aKW5wvR
Big respect to Pep Guardiola and @ManCity. 💙 Thank you and good luck for the future.
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
🎥 @Sporf #UCL #ManCityOL pic.twitter.com/gt4oJt4iEF
A heroes' welcome back at the hotel! 👏#UCL #ManCityOL pic.twitter.com/8XdTf2uaA4
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
Yep, it happened! 😃#UCL #ManCityOL https://t.co/d1I5UMLnQv
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
What a way to celebrate - we ❤️ you guys! https://t.co/t3TRpqBxkH
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
ALLEZ!!!
— Ada S Hegerberg (@AdaStolsmo) August 15, 2020
Hey Bobby, what's the French for "YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!" 😍#UCL pic.twitter.com/sMLQuXMU6Q
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
Group G > https://t.co/ZWtxGGvECE
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 15, 2020
My brother Tino this victory is for you, be strong my brother! Mon frère Tino cette victoire est pour toi, soit fort mon frère!🤗👊🏿 pic.twitter.com/bC7ja5S6h6
— Moussa Dembélé (@MDembele_10) August 15, 2020
🔊 SOUND ON! 🤩 #UCL
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
(Contains flashing imagery)
🎥 @GroupamaStadium pic.twitter.com/UlZ3rRXQTt
🔊 SOUND ON! 🤩 #UCL
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
🎥 @GroupamaStadium pic.twitter.com/UlZ3rRXQTt
"Sad to see him go. True City legend."@MicahRichards with an ode to David Silva in his final game as a Manchester City player. pic.twitter.com/YZSCOypwSI
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
"It's about the collective. It's about the group of players. Everyone sacrificing for one another."
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Lyon coach Rudi Garcia talks following the massive win for the club.
👏 to @kate_abdo for the real-time translation. pic.twitter.com/qblrmljC95
What a #UCL shift from @MDembele_10! ⚽️⚽️ https://t.co/vyBGUVNv4R
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
History, incoming.@OL https://t.co/8Y7sIXQTht#ReadyForSport pic.twitter.com/5r4EtgDX6A
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) August 15, 2020
"You have to be perfect in this competition"
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Pep Guardiola shares his thoughts following another Man City quarterfinal Champions League exit. pic.twitter.com/bmKW6Bnzcx
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
Tino, we keep you and your family in our prayers! 🙏🏽💜 #WalkInFaithNotBySight
— Memphis Depay (@Memphis) August 15, 2020
What a team work! A proud moment for the players, staff, president, Club, and supporters!!! Tonight’s victory shows that with dreaming and believing you can achieve things! Also dedicate this victory to Prince Kadewere! Rest in heaven 🙏🏽🕊 pic.twitter.com/NQdwuFrCyH
— Memphis Depay (@Memphis) August 15, 2020
Bayern Munich is the only team in the UCL semifinals with @ChampionsLeague titles.
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Bayern Munich - 5x UCL Champions
RB Leipzig - 0
PSG - 0
Lyon - 0 pic.twitter.com/3yuQTCqa75
🎙️ @JuninhoPe08: "That's OL! The group have been incredible since returning. I have a big thought for the supporters. We must celebrate this by respecting the pandemic restrictions. We have achieved something great but it is not over yet."#UCL #ManCityOL pic.twitter.com/azrSZSYpUX
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
LYONNAIS 🦁🦁🦁🦁🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/RXIEFeyFn7
— Léo Dubois (@leodubois15) August 15, 2020
“Bayern are going to win the tournament now.”@MicahRichards is now backing the German side to go all the way. pic.twitter.com/KLk9W0qn6f
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
Called it! 😁 https://t.co/MPywDDXGLU
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020
For anyone wondering what Rudi was doodling all game 🏆 https://t.co/pe5vZVT06Y
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 15, 2020
PEP 💬 It is what it is. One day we will break the gap to the semi-finals. Second half was okay, we were there, I had the feeling we were better, but you have to be perfect in this comp and we didn't.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 15, 2020
🔵 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/062u9kPEMH
I love this team ❤️💙 #UCL pic.twitter.com/eerR21fr3F
— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) August 15, 2020