After he kept them at bay almost by himself, various people from Lyon took time to worship at the altar of Gigi Buffon.

Coach Bruno Genesio: “Naturally we feel disappointment and frustration for the result. All that matters ultimately are the three points and Juve took them. The start was positive, but we fell at the feet of a great goalkeeper. It wasn’t just the penalty, but the three or four great saves were decisive. Those change the result and it’s a pity, because we had the opportunities to take the lead.”

President Jean-Michel Aulas: “I am happy with the players, it just didn’t go our way this evening. Let’s not forget we were facing one of the best teams in Europe. Buffon had a colossal game in goal.”

Captain Maxime Gonalons: “What more could we have done? We gave all we had. It was a tactical battle, we had chances, but ran into a great Buffon. He was absolutely remarkable.