Workload on for Ronaldo and co. by Ben Carso

As the Champions League hits the business side end of the competition, few would have believed that Real Madrid would be struggling at this point. Lyon are by no means a poor side and if trophies could be given out for effort the Lyon would have won the last three champions league trophies without a glitch.

Although the scoreline is gainable, especially with the second leg being played in Madrid, the team with Ronaldo in their pocket will have to work very hard to get any type of result against the well drilled team from France that look to be taking the Champions League for seriously that their own domestic title this season. More organised than ever Madrid will have to play a totally different game to squeeze past their tightly controlled midfield and defense.

Lyon are also now not scared to attack if they need to and they will know one goal in Madrid will surely mean goodnight to the galacticos and send themselves into the next round. Real Madrid may publicly state that want the La Liga title but they all know that the Champions League is the big one that everyone wants, especially ex Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo who lost out to Barcelona 2-0 in last years final.

Real Madrid will know they have a chance and an early goal will possibly lead them to win 2-0. The best online bookmakers do have them as favourites to qualify however at 4/7 and you can back the French side Lyon at 5/4 to qualify for the next stage.