At Camp Nou, FC Barcelona gained a last eight position with a breathtaking 5-2 defeat of Lyon. Spectators were amazed to see their incredible performance in this season's Champion League. Barcelona could manage to attain the lead within two minutes, the two first half-goals were from Henry, an amazing goal from Messi, this wasn't enough that Eto gave another one. Because of their early lead, Lyon couldn't handle the lead with goals in ending of first half and beginning of second half. When Barcelona was actually facing an almost dying period, they held back their leads and improved it with a shot from Keita. Again after FC Barcelona's midfield controlled the match, they easily achieved a great success. The only Spanish side, Villareal, made in the Quarter Finals, and the four English squads made a cut. Guardiola, at position 11, Valdes at goal, the four major players at guard were Alves, Pique, Marquez and Sylvinho. Toure, Xavi and Iniesta made up the midfield. Henry, Eto, Messi were the offensive trio.

FC Barcelona primarily took command over the match, but was unable to enter the Lyon defense. It was matter of 15 minutes that the match shooted very well. After intercepting a poor pass from Lyon, Iniesta hit a good ball to Eto who was pulled down by Lyon supporter as an effect he shot too high. This was simply a trailor of what was about to occur. In the next 25 minutes, Marquez played the ball to Benzema who in turn kicked a hard ball by which Henry was in front defense. Without any mistake, Henry took 1-0 to the lead and 2-1 up in total. Two minutes later Henry gave a hard blow to increase the count to 2-0. From the left, Eto brilliantly played the ball to Xavi in midfield. Xavi kicked the ball to intact Henry to his left in the box, who without an error kicked the ball low down the goalkeeper. Messi was prepared to show his capability in the 40th minute. Messi on the right took a long ball from Pique, who took the ball and with all his tact, passed three defenders after which he played the ball to Eto. Eto played it to Messi who curled the ball low down a plunging goalkeeper. It was the fortunate 43rd minute when Eto made lead 4-0 when Henry passed successfully from Boumsong who missed the crucial interception. Within the next minute, Lyon pulled back from Makoun header who got high above everyone in the defense and showed Barca's inability to defend.

Lyon made another goal in the second half and in the 48th minute, Juninho gave a good hope of survival by making 4-2. Delgado attained a free off from Iniesta to the right and Benzma darted Juninho apparently on a goal. Lyon tried hard to disturb Barca's regularity, but it confirmed to be futile as Barca came back to their spirits and picked up again. The Lyon goalkeeper denied Henry of earning hat-trick in the 59th minute. After Xavi set up with Bojan, Bojan was refuted by the goalkeeper in the 90th minute. Juninho sent-off for second booking, Xavi played with a great ball to Keita in the 94th minute, that escaped the goalkeeper and with a great triumph, the ball made its way to the net taking Barca's count to 5-2.

The first half was played astonishingly well with some weakness at the defense. Iniesta and Xavi played a imperial match and challengingly took the pressure of the defense. Henry gave a professional approach to the match and so did Eto got back on the score sheet. Now this was a perfect match where Barca's won by 5-2.