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Quick Report: Lyon win, Fiorentina and Bayern draw

SoccerNews in UEFA Champions League 5 Nov 2008

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Olympique de Lyon move into first place in Champions League Group B following a 2-0 win over Steaua, while Bayern drew at Fiorentina.

The French champions needed 44 minutes to open the score against Steaua Bucharest, with Brazilian Juninho stepping up to put his side in the lead.

The match was decided with about a minute left, with Reveillere netting for 2-0.

Fiorentina meanwhile, went ahead thanks to a goal from Romanian striker Adrian Mutu in the eleventh minute.

Bayern needed a long time to find the right reply, but Borowski eventually scored to make it 1-1 in Italy.

Lyon and Bayern both have eight points, and are almost certain of a spot in the next round. Fiorentina have three points, and Steaua are officially out with just one point.

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