A lingering sense of disappointment persists for Lyon following their challenging start to the European campaign last week in Prague. The 2-1 loss in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, compounded by Tolisso’s missed penalty, has left the Lyonnais with their backs against the wall heading into Tuesday’s match.
Playing on their home turf at Groupama Stadium, OL’s victory is paramount to drawing closer to the Champions League group stage – a stage they haven’t reached since their semi-final appearance against Bayern Munich in 2020. Should they succeed, the Gones are set to face Turkish club Fenerbahçe, who have already secured a significant advantage in their playoff qualification bid against Sturm Graz.
Kick-off time for the OL-Sparta Prague return leg
Paulo Fonseca’s squad might benefit from a crucial advantage: Sparta Prague recently played their third league match this Saturday, enduring a 3-1 defeat against Mlada Boleslav. This demanding schedule could potentially impact their recovery and readiness for the upcoming fixture.
Expect Paulo Fonseca to deploy his formidable attacking trio of Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah. Furthermore, Moussa Niakhaté is anticipated to return to a four-man defensive line. The crucial match is scheduled for a 9 PM kick-off at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium.
Television channels broadcasting the OL-Sparta Prague return leg
The match will be broadcast live on Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, the usual broadcasters for this competition.
