Thursday, 22:05, Istanbul, Vodafone Arena, referee - Milorad Majic (Serbia). The duel in the record will be available on the Football Channel 2 at 00:00.
The first match Lyon - Besiktas 2: 1 Goals: Tolisso, 83, Morel, 84 - Babel, 15.
Warnings: Raphael, Lacazette, Fecir, Jaye, Valbuena - Marcelo, Arslan.
Lion is lucky lately for all kinds of cataclysms, accompanying his matches. The beginning of the first fight against Besiktas in France was postponed because of the decision to find out the relationship of the ultras of both teams, in the meeting of the championship of League 1 with Bastia in Corsica, local fans ran out onto the field and staged a hunt for the players of Lyon.
In Istanbul, this situation is unlikely to happen again, since the host country will take all measures to avoid excesses, because UEFA has already imposed sanctions on both clubs for the events of a week ago, and the repetition of something like this will lead to disqualification. Nevertheless, a warm welcome to the French is provided.
At one time the old arena of Besiktas Inonu was famous as one of the noisiest in Europe, now this fame has passed to the Vodafone Arena, and the new stadium of the Black Eagles accommodates much more spectators, hence the "acoustic shock" of the guests became even stronger.
In the hosts still can not play striker Abubakar, who still had to leave the game two games of suspension, but now he was joined by the defender Marcelo, who dealt yellow cards.
In addition, Kvarezhma, injured 2 weeks ago, has not yet recovered from the damage completely and may well remain on the bench.
Not everything is in order with the staff and Lyon: Rafael will not play because of the search of mustard plasters, and Mamman and Valbuena, like Quarezma, are not 100 percent ready. A positive moment for the guests - departed the disqualification Gonalon.
Interesting facts - Lyon won only 2 of the last 10 away matches in all tournaments.
- Besiktas only lost at home this season in all tournaments, while playing in the Champions League three times and winning twice in the Europa League.
Approximate compositions of Besiktas: Fabry - Genul, Toshich, Mitrovic, Adriano - Ozyakup, Hutchinson - Kvarezhma, Talyska, Babel - Tosun.
Lyon: Lopez-Zhaye, Mamman, Diakabi, Morel-Tolisso, Gonalon, Tusar-Valbuena-Lacazette, Fequir.
Disqualified: Abubakar, Marcelo - Raphael.
In doubt: Kvarezhma - Mamman, Valbuena.
Words by Chenol Gunesh, coach of Besiktas:.
"In order to break into the semi-finals, we must act in a balanced and efficient manner. Yes, we need to attack and win, but it is worth giving a slack in the defense, as the opponent immediately takes advantage of this.
I trust my guys, their skills and character, and I'm sure that, no matter how the game ends, I can be proud of them. But I would like, of course, to be proud of, and enjoy at the same time ".
Bruno Genozio, mentor Lyon:.
"We are focused only on one goal - to pass Besiktas. It will be very difficult, the opponent is very strong, that he proved in the first match. However, our advantage is that Besiktas will have to attack, and we will try to take advantage of this ".
Forecast 2: 1.