Primo Puel, an interactive doll, has become an unexpected hit with elderly single women: it was originally designed for another group of lonely people, boyfriendless young girls.

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After being knocked out at the quarter-final stage of the competition in 2004, 2005 and 2006, the result marks a real achievement for Lyon and their coach Claude Puel.

BBC: Bordeaux 1-0 Lyon (agg: 2-3)

The quality of the signings was not questioned - only Lionel Messi, Steven Gerrard and Miroslav Klose were more prolific than Lisandro in last season's Champions League - but Lyon coach Claude Puel has admitted to being surprised at how quickly the new faces have "hit it off".

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