Puel and Blanc united in Lloris admiration

BORDEAUX - Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris drew praise from his coach Claude Puel and Bordeaux's Laurent Blanc after a crucial late save sealed Lyon's path to the Champions League semi-finals.

Lyon led 3-2 on aggregate with three minutes to play of Wednesday's second leg when the France international produced a stunning one-handed stop to prevent Wendel from scoring with a header that would have sent his side through on the away goals rule.

It followed on from his fine showing in Lyon's 3-1 first-leg victory last week and Puel conceded his team was indebted to the 23-year-old.