LYON: Anthony Lopes – 6, The Portuguese goalkeeper did well to paw away Goretzka’s miscued shot early in the piece. He stood no chance with Gnabry’s goals, but might have come for the cross that led to Lewandowski’s. Reuters
LYON: Anthony Lopes – 6, The Portuguese goalkeeper did well to paw away Goretzka’s miscued shot early in the piece. He stood no chance with Gnabry’s goals, but might have come for the cross that led to Lewandowski’s. Reuters
Jason Denayer – 6, Struggled to keep track of Lewandowski and Gnabry in the first half, but was plucky when he and Marcelo were short-handed at the back later on. EPA
Jason Denayer – 6, Struggled to keep track of Lewandowski and Gnabry in the first half, but was plucky when he and Marcelo were short-handed at the back later on. EPA
Marcelo – 7, His yellow card, for a foul a long way off the ball on Lewandowski, spoke of panic as Bayern started to purr in the first half. AP Photo
Marcelo – 7, His yellow card, for a foul a long way off the ball on Lewandowski, spoke of panic as Bayern started to purr in the first half. AP Photo
Marcal – 6, Fortunate not to be punished when his nervy header presented a chance to Gnabry – and even more so when he was spared a second yellow card in the second. AFP
Marcal – 6, Fortunate not to be punished when his nervy header presented a chance to Gnabry – and even more so when he was spared a second yellow card in the second. AFP
Leo Dubois – 6, One of the players withdrawn as Lyon chased the game in the second half, having failed to make much of an impression while he was on. Getty Images
Leo Dubois – 6, One of the players withdrawn as Lyon chased the game in the second half, having failed to make much of an impression while he was on. Getty Images
Maxence Caqueret – 7, Intercepted an Alcantara pass and played smart through ball to set up Depay’s fourth-minute chance. He was bright throughout. AFP
Maxence Caqueret – 7, Intercepted an Alcantara pass and played smart through ball to set up Depay’s fourth-minute chance. He was bright throughout. AFP
Bruno Guimaraes – 5, Struggled to make an impact in the first half, and was the fall guy as Rudi Garcia shuffled his pack at half time to try to bridge the gap in the second. AFP
Bruno Guimaraes – 5, Struggled to make an impact in the first half, and was the fall guy as Rudi Garcia shuffled his pack at half time to try to bridge the gap in the second. AFP
Houssem Aouar – 8, Showed plenty of purpose as he tried to keep Lyon in the contest in the second phase. AP Photo
Houssem Aouar – 8, Showed plenty of purpose as he tried to keep Lyon in the contest in the second phase. AP Photo
Maxwel Cornet – 7, He was to the fore during Lyon’s fast start, but was unable to get a vital cross past Boateng. That might have been a crucial moment. Reuters
Maxwel Cornet – 7, He was to the fore during Lyon’s fast start, but was unable to get a vital cross past Boateng. That might have been a crucial moment. Reuters
Karl Toko Ekambi – 6, Brilliant run to beat Davies early on, but hit the post when he should have scored, and he hit Neuer’s leg when well placed in the second, too. Reuters
Karl Toko Ekambi – 6, Brilliant run to beat Davies early on, but hit the post when he should have scored, and he hit Neuer’s leg when well placed in the second, too. Reuters
Memphis Depay – 7, Found the side netting when one on one with Neuer in the fourth minute. Was full of endeavour but ran out of puff and made way for Dembele again. EPA
Memphis Depay – 7, Found the side netting when one on one with Neuer in the fourth minute. Was full of endeavour but ran out of puff and made way for Dembele again. EPA
SUBS: Thiago Mendes – 5, His most notable contribution after being introduced at half time was being yellow carded for a rash tackle. AP Photo
SUBS: Thiago Mendes – 5, His most notable contribution after being introduced at half time was being yellow carded for a rash tackle. AP Photo
Moussa Dembele – 6, Provided a different threat to Depay, and was more of a focal point for the attack. EPA
Moussa Dembele – 6, Provided a different threat to Depay, and was more of a focal point for the attack. EPA
Jeff Reine-Adelaide – 7, Brought a much-needed spark when he was one of a raft of changes in the second half, and linked up well with fellow sub Tete. Getty Images
Jeff Reine-Adelaide – 7, Brought a much-needed spark when he was one of a raft of changes in the second half, and linked up well with fellow sub Tete. Getty Images
Kenny Tete – 6, Needed greater urgency when he found himself in a good position to cross shortly after coming on. AFP
Kenny Tete – 6, Needed greater urgency when he found himself in a good position to cross shortly after coming on. AFP
Rayan Cherki – 6, The 17 year old mishit a shot when well placed almost immediately after coming on for the centre back Machal. PA
Rayan Cherki – 6, The 17 year old mishit a shot when well placed almost immediately after coming on for the centre back Machal. PA
BAYERN MUNICH: Manuel Neuer – 7, Luck was on his side when Depay shot wide, and Toko Ekambi struck a post early on. He made a fine block from the latter in the second. AFP
BAYERN MUNICH: Manuel Neuer – 7, Luck was on his side when Depay shot wide, and Toko Ekambi struck a post early on. He made a fine block from the latter in the second. AFP
Joshua Kimmich – 6, The full back was in the wars in the first half as Lyon’s young midfielders seemed to be taking turns to crash into him. Suitably solid in defence. AP Photo
Joshua Kimmich – 6, The full back was in the wars in the first half as Lyon’s young midfielders seemed to be taking turns to crash into him. Suitably solid in defence. AP Photo
Jerome Boateng – 6, Made a crucial block of a cross from Cornet as Lyon enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges. He was replaced at half time. EPA
Jerome Boateng – 6, Made a crucial block of a cross from Cornet as Lyon enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges. He was replaced at half time. EPA
David Alaba – 7, Provided some dominant defending to help quell Lyon’s bright start. Quite why he took a late free-kick ahead of Lewandowski, who knows? AP
David Alaba – 7, Provided some dominant defending to help quell Lyon’s bright start. Quite why he took a late free-kick ahead of Lewandowski, who knows? AP
Alphonso Davies – 6, Nowhere near the explosive levels of the Barcelona game, and was given a tough time by Toko Ekambi. AFP
Alphonso Davies – 6, Nowhere near the explosive levels of the Barcelona game, and was given a tough time by Toko Ekambi. AFP
Thiago Alcantara – 7, Was culpable early on when he gave the ball to Caqueret, who split the defence to create a chance for Depay, but otherwise rarely wasted possession. EPA
Thiago Alcantara – 7, Was culpable early on when he gave the ball to Caqueret, who split the defence to create a chance for Depay, but otherwise rarely wasted possession. EPA
Leon Goretzka – 8, Saw a bobbling, mishit shot kept out by Lopes, then a fiercely struck drive in the second kept out by his own teammate, Muller. EPA
Leon Goretzka – 8, Saw a bobbling, mishit shot kept out by Lopes, then a fiercely struck drive in the second kept out by his own teammate, Muller. EPA
Serge Gnabry – 9, Bayern might have been 2-0 down when Gnabry struck. His spectacular finish turned the tide. His second, shortly after, could not have been simpler. PA
Serge Gnabry – 9, Bayern might have been 2-0 down when Gnabry struck. His spectacular finish turned the tide. His second, shortly after, could not have been simpler. PA
Thomas Muller – 7, Not an influence for any of the goals, and he headed his clearest chance wide just as the clock was ticking to 90 minutes. EPA
Thomas Muller – 7, Not an influence for any of the goals, and he headed his clearest chance wide just as the clock was ticking to 90 minutes. EPA
Ivan Perisic – 6, He should have killed the tie at the start of the second half, but hit a tame shot too close to Lopes. He was replaced by Coman not long after. AFP
Ivan Perisic – 6, He should have killed the tie at the start of the second half, but hit a tame shot too close to Lopes. He was replaced by Coman not long after. AFP
Robert Lewandowski – 7, Had a very rare shocker in the first half: missed a sitter (which Gnabry followed up to score), had an air shot from a yard out, then got in the way of a goalbound shot by a teammate. Was not to be denied, though, as he netted a fine late header. EPA
Robert Lewandowski – 7, Had a very rare shocker in the first half: missed a sitter (which Gnabry followed up to score), had an air shot from a yard out, then got in the way of a goalbound shot by a teammate. Was not to be denied, though, as he netted a fine late header. EPA
SUBS: Niklas Sule – 6, Diligent enough after coming on for Boateng at the interval, and had to be sharp to keep Depay away from the danger area. AP
SUBS: Niklas Sule – 6, Diligent enough after coming on for Boateng at the interval, and had to be sharp to keep Depay away from the danger area. AP
Kingsley Coman – 7, Typically perky when he was brought on for Perisic, as he went up against a side including his close mate Dembele. AP
Kingsley Coman – 7, Typically perky when he was brought on for Perisic, as he went up against a side including his close mate Dembele. AP
Philippe Coutinho – 6, Had one good shooting chance after coming on for the outstanding Gnabry, but saw it deflected wide. AP
Philippe Coutinho – 6, Had one good shooting chance after coming on for the outstanding Gnabry, but saw it deflected wide. AP
Benjamin Pavard – 6, The Frenchman was eased back into action after injury with a brief appearance late on. AP
Benjamin Pavard – 6, The Frenchman was eased back into action after injury with a brief appearance late on. AP
Corentin Tolisso – 6, He was a ballboy for Lyon the last time these sides met in Europe. He might have scored against his former club, but blazed a shot over in injury time. AP
Corentin Tolisso – 6, He was a ballboy for Lyon the last time these sides met in Europe. He might have scored against his former club, but blazed a shot over in injury time. AP

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Serge Gnabry 9, Robert Lewandowski 7, Memphis Depay 7: Lyon v Bayern Munich player ratings

German champions reach Champions League final with 3-0 win in Lisbon

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

August 19, 2020

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Serge Gnabry struck twice and Robert Lewandowski scored a late header as Bayern Munich booked their place in the Champions League final with a 3-0 win over Lyon in Lisbon.

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Depay and Dembele come of age to lead Lyon's unlikely Champions League march

Although the Germans were overwhelming favourites to make it through, Lyon made the early running, and should have been ahead after chances fell to Memphis Depay and Karl Toko Ekambi.

Once Gnabry had struck a powerful drive into the top corner after 18 minutes, though, the result rarely seemed in any doubt.

Bayern will play their 11th European Cup final, when they face Paris Saint-Germaine – who will be playing their first – at the Estadio da Luz on Sunday.

Reflecting on this Champions League semi-final, take a look through the photo gallery above for the player ratings. To move on to the next slide, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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