Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in crucial champions league qualifier

Olympique Lyonnais journeys to Prague this Tuesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round clash against Sparta Prague. Here are all the details on how to watch this pivotal encounter.

Having secured a respectable 4th place in Ligue 1 last season, Olympique Lyonnais earned their spot in the UEFA Champions League preliminary rounds. The French club, often referred to as Les Gones, needs to navigate two challenging qualification stages to reach the prestigious group stage, a feat they haven’t achieved since 2020. This ambition faces an immediate test, especially considering their somewhat unconvincing pre-season form, highlighted by a significant 4-0 defeat against Real Betis in their most recent friendly.

Meanwhile, Sparta Prague has already commenced their domestic campaign, completing two fixtures in the Chance Liga. The Czech side, who finished as runners-up to their rivals Slavia last season, has experienced a mixed start to their current term, recording a 1-3 loss against Brno and a 3-1 victory over Zlin. Under the guidance of coach Brian Priske, the Prague outfit previously demonstrated their European credentials in the 2025-2026 season by successfully reaching the Champions League group stage, overcoming teams like Shamrock Rovers, Steaua Bucharest, and Malmö in the qualifiers.

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