Still reeling from a disappointing start to their European campaign last week in Prague, where a 2-1 loss (and a missed penalty by Tolisso) in the initial leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying round left them with a bitter taste, Lyon now finds itself with its back against the wall this Tuesday.

Playing on their home turf at Groupama Stadium, OL is under immense pressure to secure a victory. This win is essential for advancing closer to the Champions League group stage, a phase they haven’t reached since their semi-final appearance against Bayern Munich in 2020. Should they triumph, the Gones are set to face Turkish club Fenerbahçe, which has already established a strong position for qualification into the play-offs after their match against Sturm Graz.

Kick-off time for the OL-Sparta Prague return leg

Paulo Fonseca’s squad may benefit from a significant advantage: the Czech team 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.

Manager Paulo Fonseca is expected to field his potent attacking trio of Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah, with Moussa Niakhaté potentially returning to a four-man defense. The much-anticipated match will kick off at 9 PM at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium.

TV channels broadcasting the OL-Sparta Prague return match

Football enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast of this critical encounter on Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, the dedicated broadcasters for the competition.