Lyon go top as Elber goal sinks Bayern

Givoane Elber scored the winner for tabletoppers Olympique Lyon in their 2-1 Group A victory over Bayern Munich in a perfect return to his former club.

Lyon go top as Elber goal sinks Bayern

The Brazilian striker, let loose in Munich's Olympic stadium that had been his home, slotted in with his left foot from a tight angle after 53 minutes to settle the tie and put the French champions top of the Group.

Roy Makaay's fourth goal in as many games was not enough for the German champions who had the lion's share of possession, but failed to hold the counter-attacking visitors.

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