- Bayern Munich and Lyon have met six times in the Champions League with the record evenly balanced: two wins each and two draws.
- The Bavarians have failed to win any of their last four Champions League games at home against French sides, including defeats against Lyon and Bordeaux.
- Lyon have won four of their last five Champions League games away to German sides.
- The last time Bayern Munich reached the semi-finals of the Champions League was back in the 2000/01 season - they eventually won the trophy on a penalty shoot-out against Valencia.
- This is the first time Lyon have reached the last four of the Champions League and the first time since 2004 a French side has been in the semi-finals of the competition (Monaco).
- Lyon have the best defensive record in the Champions League this season, conceding only six goals in 10 games.
- Bayern Munich are the most prolific side in the last 30 minutes in this season's Champions League with 11 goals.
- The Bavarians have scored four goals from corners, the most in the Champions League this season.
- Lyon have seen their woodwork rattled six times, the most in the Champions League this season.
- 41% - Miralem Pjanic has been involved in seven of Lyon's 17 goals in the Champions League this season: four goals, three assists.
- Ivica Olic has scored four goals in his last four Champions League starts for Bayern Munich.
- Arjen Robben has found the net in each of his last three Champions League games for Bayern Munich.
Monday, April 19, 2010