Lyon announce arrival with a bang

The surprise result was from Olympique Lyon, who crushed Werder Bremen 7-2 (10-2 on aggregate) with Sylvain Wiltord hitting a hat-trick. Other goals came from Mickael Essien (2), Florent Malouda and Jeremy Berthod.

The impressive French champions, 3-0 winners at the Weiser stadium a fortnight ago, had put the tie beyond doubt by scoring three goals in the first half-hour of Tuesday’s return.

Having nothing to lose, the German champions tried to save their pride and managed to pull a goal back thanks to French playmaker Johan Micoud in the 32nd minute.

But with Lyon all but through to the last eight both sides decided to play attacking football throughout the second half. Wiltord, closely watched by France coach Raymond Domenech inthe stands, was on top form in front of goal as he scored two more while international midfielder Florent Malouda netted Lyon’s sixth on the hour with a fine low strike.