Lyon show Real potential with demolition of Madrid

FRENCH CHAMPIONS Lyon put a huge dent in Real Madrid’s Champions League ambitions last night with a stunning 3-0 victory over the nine-times European champions which sent them top of Group F.

Real started with both David Beckham and Raul - both of whom were pre-match injury worries - but even their influence proved minimal as Lyon went on a first-half scoring spree.

Goals from Norwegian international John Carew, Brazilian midfielder Juninho and former Arsenal attacker Sylvain Wiltord put Lyon in the driving seat by the 31st minute.