FC Barcelona prepare to turbocharge their bid to reconquer the UEFA Champions League with a match away to Olympique Lyonnais. It’s obvious, but should be remembered: Barça want to avenge an embarrassing crash against AS Roma last season, as well as wrest away the trophy from Real Madrid, their biggest rivals.
And yet, Lyon are no pushovers. They do not have a huge budget and are not filled with household names, but they are a legitimately strong opponent that has already caused big problems for the likes of Manchester City this season.