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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema Looking Forward To Facing Olympique Lyonnais
The French striker is itching to face his former club in the last 16 of the Champions League...
| Bet: | Returns: | Lyon £14.00 | Draw £42.00 | Caen £85.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lyon £13.60 | Draw £43.30 | Caen £100.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lyon £13.64 | Draw £43.33 | Caen £85.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lyon £13.60 | Draw £43.30 | Caen £100.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lyon £14.00 | Draw £40.00 | Caen £73.50 |
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Dec 19, 2009 12:21:07 PM
The draw for the first knockout round in the Champions League threw up a special tie for Karim Benzema, as he will travel with Real Madrid to face his former side Olympique Lyonnais.
Benzema spent five years with les Gones prior to making a €35 million transfer to the free-spending Merengues this summer, but he revealed to L'Equipe that he is "really pleased" to have the chance to face his old side.
"To play against Lyon means a lot," the 22-year-old added, before analysing the clash itself.
"Lyon will be a difficult opponent. They are a team of good players who have a lot of experience in the Champions League. It will be tough, but we'll get through it," he mused.
The Frenchman turns 22 today, and he will be hoping for a birthday goal when Real Madrid face Real Zaragoza in the Primera Division tonight.
Los Blancos are currently five points behind Barcelona in the league standings, although the champions have played a game more. They will have the chance to cut the deficit against los Blanquillos, who currently reside in the relegation zone.
Anthony Wright, Goal.com
Benzema spent five years with les Gones prior to making a €35 million transfer to the free-spending Merengues this summer, but he revealed to L'Equipe that he is "really pleased" to have the chance to face his old side.
"To play against Lyon means a lot," the 22-year-old added, before analysing the clash itself.
"Lyon will be a difficult opponent. They are a team of good players who have a lot of experience in the Champions League. It will be tough, but we'll get through it," he mused.
The Frenchman turns 22 today, and he will be hoping for a birthday goal when Real Madrid face Real Zaragoza in the Primera Division tonight.
Los Blancos are currently five points behind Barcelona in the league standings, although the champions have played a game more. They will have the chance to cut the deficit against los Blanquillos, who currently reside in the relegation zone.
Anthony Wright, Goal.com
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