Tousart first half goal gives Lyon lead against Juventus in UEFA Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo went close for Juventus early on but the remainder of the first half was dominated by the home team. Lyon gave warning of their goal threat when Karl Toko Ekambi’s header from Houssem Aouar’s corner struck the bar and they moved deservedly in front in the 31st minute when Lucas Tousart expertly guided in another Aouar cross.

Maurizio Sarri’s men asked more questions of the Lyon defence after the break and Paulo Dybala should have levelled when he miscued past the near post from a low Alex Sandro centre. Substitute Gonzalo Higuaín also fired wide as Juventus mustered just one shot on target all evening.

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epa08250750 Lucas Tousart of Olympique Lyon celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Olympique Lyon and Juventus FC in Lyon, France, 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

epaselect epa08250689 Lucas Tousart of Olympique Lyon (C) scores a goal against Juventus FC during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Olympique Lyon and Juventus FC in Lyon, France, 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

epa08250852 Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus FC reacts during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Olympique Lyon and Juventus FC in Lyon, France, 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

epa08250900 Lucas Tousart of Olympique Lyon celebrates after winning against Juventus the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Olympique Lyon and Juventus FC in Lyon, France, 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

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