Karim Benzema’s subdued celebration after scoring his first goal against his former club was at odds with the overwhelming relief Jose Mourinho felt. It has been a record of futility for the world’s most celebrated club against their French opponent. Actually, it was the first time Real had scored against Lyon away.
However, Lyon came back with a Bafetimbi Gomis equalizer to set up a tantalizing second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.