Lyon shares surge on stock market after victory over Manchester City

Shares in French soccer club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) surged on Monday following Lyon's surprise victory over Manchester City in the Uefa Champions League to reach the semi-final stages of the tournament.

Olympique Lyonnais players celebrate after the match.
Olympique Lyonnais players celebrate after the match. (Franck Fife/Pool via REUTERS)

Shares in French soccer club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) surged on Monday following Lyon's surprise victory over Manchester City in the Uefa Champions League to reach the semi-final stages of the tournament.

Lyon shares were up 6.9% in early session trading.

Lyon stunned pre-tournament favourites City with a 3-1 victory on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the Champions League where they will face Bayern Munich.