An emphatic Cristiano Ronaldo double wasn't enough for Juventus as Lyon booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with the away-goals rule to thank.
Coming over five months after the French side claimed a 1-0 home victory in the first leg, a first-half Memphis Depay Panenka was enough to secure the tie for Lyon, despite losing 2-1 on the night.
In victory, Lyon will now face Manchester City next week in a one-off quarter-final as they battle for a place in the final four.
An under pressure Maurizio Sarri made six changes from the side that lost to Roma in the final game of their domestic season, with a rested Ronaldo coming back into the side, while Paulo Dybala was only fit enough for the bench. Depay was the notable inclusion for Lyon having missed much of the season with a cruciate injury.
It was Juventus - fresh off their Serie A title win - who entered as favourites, but the away side struck first, former Manchester United man Depay dispatching the coolest of Panenka penalties to hand Lyon the lead and the home side a mountain to climb.
After what was a highly dubious penalty, Juve were then handed a controversial penalty of their own as Depay was adjudged to have handled a Miralem Pjanic free-kick despite the fact his arms were positioned firmly by his side.
Ronaldo was always going to make a contribution tonight, and that he did. He sent Anthony Lopes the wrong way from the spot, calmly slotting into the bottom right-hand corner to level the score.
The 35-year-old wasn't done there, however. Following the half-time break, the veteran gave Juventus a 2-1 lead on the night with a thunderbolt of a strike with his left foot. He cut in on his supposedly weaker foot, before unleashing a rocket for his 130th Champions League goal.
With Lyon still going through courtesy of the away-goals rule, Juventus continued to push for a third. It seemed destined Ronaldo was to contribute yet another Champions League hat-trick, but he uncharacteristically headed over following a free header from a corner when he should have scored.
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In failing to reach the Champions League last eight, the pressure continues to mount on former Chelsea boss Sarri after a sub-par season for the Italian giants comes to an end - despite another Serie A title.
For Lyon, however, a fairytale European run continues. After finishing seventh in a curtailed Ligue 1 season, alongside defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de la Ligue final in July, they still have glory to play for.
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7 mins: As expected, it's the home side who have started with the majority of the ball. Ronaldo - who you just expect may have a say tonight - has his first attempt, but sends his effort high over the bar. Again, it was offside anyway.
4 mins: Juventus have a free-kick, what, 40 yards out of the Lyon goal. Pjanic sends the ball in, which is subsequently nodded down to De Ligt. The Dutchman swivels and shoots - but his blocked effort wouldn't have counted anyway. Offside.
2 mins: Lyon have the first corner of the game, but that's cleared with ease. An early sign of intent by the away side, however.
1 mins: The first effort at goal comes within the first minute of the game. Higuain sends a lofted left-footed volley harmlessly into the hands of Lopes in the Lyon goal.
KICK OFF!
After observing a moment of silence in memory of the victims throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the match gets underway.
Here we go!
Here we go!
The players are making their ways out to the pitch - through different tunnels, of course. The Champions League anthem is back! Champions League football is back!
Just 10 minutes until kick-off! Remember, the winner of tonight's game will play the winner of Manchester City and Real Madrid, who are also playing tonight.
Of course, we'll be providing regular updates as to what is happening in tonight's other fixture throughout.
Sarri under pressure?
In what is a huge game for Juventus, it's perhaps an even bigger game for manager Maurizio Sarri.
There's an abundance of talk pointing towards his exit should the Italian club fail to win the Champions League.
Sarri believes is job is safe regardless, however.
"I don't think it will be my last match,' Sarri said when asked if he'll be sacked if they lose.
"I think I'm dealing with top-level managers - they're not amateurs. They've already made their evaluations, independently of the result tomorrow.
"This question implies that the managers are fans and that they merely follow the emotional wave."
Some intriguing pre-match stats
So, heading into the big name, the stats certainly make for interesting reading. In comparing the two, they drew in their previous meeting, a 1-1 in the Champions League back in 2016.
However, Lyon have lost four of their last five European away games in Italy, last claiming a win against Fiorentina in 2008.
The French club are also winless in each of their last 10 knockout away games... they've lost eight!
And if it wasn't enough, Juventus beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 second leg last year after losing the first 2-0.
Safe money is on a home win...
It's a glorious evening for a game of football at the Allianz Stadium...
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