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AVB: Lyon clash 'like Champions League'

December 21, 2012
By ESPN staff
Andre Villas-Boas believes Tottenham being drawn against Lyon is "wonderful and important" for the Europa League.

Villas-Boas' men were pitted against the Ligue 1 side on Thursday, creating a highly-anticipated tie in the last-32. The Spurs manager insists that matches of such a high profile will boost the Europa League's reputation in England.

"Lyon is a tremendous tie for us in the sense that it gives this country, along with the Liverpool game, the chance to see wonderful ...

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