Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Lyon 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Lyon
Lyon
0–3
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Aug 19, 2020

Bayern Munich demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Champions League by defeating Lyon 3-0. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski ensured the Bavarians maintained their strong form in the competition. Lyon struggled to find their footing, with multiple yellow cards and tactical changes failing to shift the momentum. This win solidifies Bayern Munich's position as a serious contender for the title.

Key Facts

  • Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 victory over Lyon in the UEFA Champions League.
  • Serge Gnabry scored twice, at 18 and 33 minutes, to put Bayern Munich ahead.
  • Robert Lewandowski netted the third goal for Bayern Munich at 88 minutes.
  • Lyon received three yellow cards throughout the match.
  • Both teams made several substitutions, but Bayern Munich's offensive strength remained unchallenged.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 5 Jason Denayer (D)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 20 Fernando Marçal (D)
  • 14 Léo Dubois (M)
  • 25 Maxence Caqueret (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 8 Houssem Aouar (M)
  • 27 Maxwel Cornet (M)
  • 21 Karl Toko Ekambi (F)
  • 11 Memphis Depay (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Ciprian Tătărușanu
  • 4 Rafael
  • 3 Joachim Andersen
  • 23 Kenny Tete
  • 2 Sinaly Diomande
  • 31 Melvin Bard
  • 10 Bertrand Traoré
  • 17 Jeff Reine-Adélaïde
  • 12 Thiago Mendes
  • 22 Jean Lucas
  • 36 Rayan Cherki
  • 9 Moussa Dembélé

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Manuel Neuer (G)
  • 32 Joshua Kimmich (D)
  • 17 Jérôme Boateng (D)
  • 27 David Alaba (D)
  • 19 Alphonso Davies (D)
  • 6 Thiago Alcántara (M)
  • 18 Leon Goretzka (M)
  • 22 Serge Gnabry (M)
  • 25 Thomas Müller (M)
  • 14 Ivan Perišić (M)
  • 9 Robert Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Sven Ulreich
  • 39 Ron-Thorben Hoffmann
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 2 Álvaro Odriozola
  • 5 Benjamin Pavard
  • 4 Niklas Süle
  • 21 Lucas Hernández
  • 35 Joshua Zirkzee
  • 10 Philippe Coutinho
  • 24 Corentin Tolisso
  • 11 Michaël Cuisance
  • 29 Kingsley Coman

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    18' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: J. Kimmich
  2. Bayern Munich
    33' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  3. Lyon
    35' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo

    Roughing

  4. Lyon
    42' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Marcal

    Roughing

  5. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thiago Mendes
  6. Lyon
    58' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Moussa Dembélé · On: M. Depay
  7. Bayern Munich
    63' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Coman · On: Ivan Perišić
  8. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Reine-Adelaide · On: K. Toko Ekambi
  9. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kenny Tete · On: L. Dubois
  10. Lyon
    73' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Cherki · On: Marcal
  11. Bayern Munich
    75' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Coutinho · On: S. Gnabry
  12. Bayern Munich
    82' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: L. Goretzka
  13. Bayern Munich
    82' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Thiago Alcântara
  14. Lyon
    86' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Mendes

    Roughing

  15. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: J. Kimmich

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Bayern Munich
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 77% 88%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards
Total Shots 9 19
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 328 647
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 253 567
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • Serge Gnabry's early goal at 18 minutes set the tone for Bayern Munich's commanding performance.
  • The second goal from Gnabry at 33 minutes further demoralized Lyon, who could not mount a comeback despite tactical adjustments.
  • Robert Lewandowski's late goal at 88 minutes ensured Bayern Munich's victory and showcased their clinical finishing under pressure.