Match Report
In the standings it was Olympique Lyonnais 6th on 15 points, Beşiktaş 28th on 9 — separated by 6. The last five rounds placed Beşiktaş 22nd in the league for form — higher than their 28th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2/1 for Olympique Lyonnais and 1.25/1.88 for Beşiktaş (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
Momentum sat with Olympique Lyonnais, winners of their last five, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Olympique Lyonnais had taken 15 of 15 points to Beşiktaş's 7.
Stade Gerard Houllier in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, capacity 59,186, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Beşiktaş: Gedson Fernandes (71')