PARIS, March 14 — Shares in Olympique Lyonnais fell today after the French soccer team was eliminated from Europe’s lucrative Champions League after a heavy defeat by Barcelona.

Lyon’s shares were down 2.6 per cent at €2.95 in early session trading on the Paris stock market.

Lionel Messi led the way with two goals and two assists as Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Olympique Lyonnais 5-1 on yesterday.

Lyon listed its shares on the Paris stock market back in 2007. — Reuters