Henry Salvages 1-1 Draw For Barcelona In Lyon

France striker Henry stooped to head home on 67 minutes after defender Rafael Marquez deflected a Lionel Messi corner.

Barcelona needed a second-half header by Thierry Henry to salvage a 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League first knockout round tie on Tuesday.

France striker Henry stooped to head home on 67 minutes after defender Rafael Marquez deflected a Lionel Messi corner towards the far post.

Brazilian midfielder Juninho put the home side ahead after seven minutes when his free kick from the left flank sailed over keeper Victor Valdes and inside the top far corner.

French champions Lyon produced a bold challenge in the closing stages but failed to net a winner and face a daunting task in the return leg at the Nou Camp in two weeks' time.