This would have been such a great match back in 2005.
We didn't have the perfect draw (Basel, AZ), but we also didn't get those teams who'd have troubled us with their style (Benfica, Valencia, Sevilla). For me, Lyon and Porto were the middle ground in the draw.
I don't think Lyon are weaker than Sevilla or Valencia, but a French team will suit us more than a Spanish one, imo.