Bayern’s road to the final in Madrid (6)

Commanding display in Lyon

After coming back to win on away goals in both the previous rounds, Bayern demonstrated their command in the semi-final against French cracks Olympique Lyon, conquerors of Real Madrid. Despite losing Ribéry to a red card for a mistimed challenge in the 37th minute of the first leg in Munich, the home team created chance after chance and eventually Robben secured the victory with a long-range effort in the 69th minute.

Even without Ribéry’s influential presence, Bayern were far too good for Lyon a week later at Stade Gerland. Olic was on blistering form, making it a personal triumph with goals in the 26th, 67th and 78th minutes. Nine years after their last Champions League triumph in 2001, Bayern had deservedly ridden their luck and capitalised on steadily improving form to reach the final again.

Source: FC Bayern