A Franck Ribery-inspired 3-2 victory at Lyon on Wednesday night shot Bayern Munich to the top of their Champions League group in rainy conditions in France.
Bayern’s pole position in Group F meant they are assured of playing a second-placed team in the February/March first knockout round, whose draw is on December 19, and of having [...]

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Bayern Munich’s French superstar Franck Ribery has admitted that he is not immune to the pressure of being the go-to guy at such a massive club.
The prodigious playmaker has been an instant smash since his high profile move from Olympique Marseille in 2007, so much so that something sensational is expected from him every game [...]

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Bayern Munich’s France midfielder Franck Ribery admitted Sunday he is impatient to face compatriots Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday when all French eyes will be on him.
“Finally, the Champions League game is here,” an excited Ribery told Die Welt on Sunday ahead of the Group F clash at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
The 25-year-old only [...]

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