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Juventus Transfer Target Prefers move to Real Madrid or Barcelona

January 22, 2021 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus are known to be keen admirers of Lyon's Houssem Aouar but, for one reason or another, Fabio Paratici and company have struggled to come up with a serious assault on the creative midfielder. Apparently, things are about to get even more complicated for the Italian champions.

Lucas Paquetá has been outcasted by Stefano Pioli, and now Lyon are showing an interest in the midfielder. But would Milan be foolish to let him go?

Lucas Paquetá to Lyon – Would Milan Be Foolish to Let Him Go?

September 10, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Lucas Paquetá has been outcasted by Stefano Pioli, and now Lyon are showing an interest in the midfielder. But would Milan be foolish to let him go? The Brazilian arrived in Milan two years ago now. Joining from Flamengo, his arrivals excited a lot of fans, but two seasons on, and it looks as though the 23-year-old could be about to find a new home.

Serge Gnabry Brace Sends Bayern Munich To Champions League Final

August 19, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City

There were no surprises in the second Champions League Semi-Final as Bayern Munich put three past Lyon to reserve a table for the final European showdown. A brace from Serge Gnabry and a late Robert Lewandowski goal got the job done for the Bavarians against a keen French side that still managed to create a few good chances early in the game.

Giant-Killer Lyon Dump Manchester City Out Of Champions League

August 15, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City

Lyon seem to have taken a liking to dump out of the Champions League those clubs for whom winning the top European trophy has become an obsession. First, Juventus, and now, Manchester City. Rudi Garcia's side outclassed the Citizens 3-1 in the last Quarter-Final, winning themselves a spot among the Top Four for the second time in their history.

Cristiano Ronaldo in despair after Juventus crashed out of Champions League at the hand of Lyon

Ronaldo Not Enough to Save Juventus Champions League Dream

August 7, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Serie A

Juventus bid farewell once again to their dream of winning the Champions League as they beat Lyon 2-1 in the second leg of their Round of 16 game but saw the French side advancing on away goals after winning 1-0 the first leg played 163 days ago at home. In the end, what made the difference was a controversial penalty awarded to Lyon early in the game.

Assi di Coppe: Juve Too Bad To Be True, Lyon Win UCL Clash

February 27, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon

Juventus lost 0-1 to Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League knockout stage game, writing another chapter of their tormented relationship with the top European competition. The Bianconeri still have plenty of chances to qualify, but it will take a different attitude to see them past the French side in two weeks. Maurizio Sarri’s lineup was frankly a pity to watch.

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