Olympique Lyonnais heads to Prague this Tuesday to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in to this pivotal European fixture.
After securing a commendable fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, Olympique Lyonnais earned their spot in the Champions League preliminary rounds. The French side now faces the challenge of navigating two qualifying stages to reach the prestigious group phase, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2020. Their pre-season form has been less than convincing, highlighted by a significant 4-0 defeat against Betis Sevilla in their final warm-up match, suggesting a tough road ahead.
Meanwhile, Sparta Prague has already commenced their domestic campaign, having completed two rounds of the Chance Liga. Last season’s vice-champions, finishing behind their rivals Slavia Prague, have shown mixed results early in their current season, recording a 1-3 loss to Brno and a 3-1 victory over Zlin. Under the guidance of coach Brian Priske, the Prague-based club previously demonstrated their European capabilities in the 2025-2026 season, successfully reaching the Champions League group stage by overcoming Shamrock Rovers, Steaua Bucharest, and Malmö.
Match details and broadcast information
Television schedule
Venue: epet ARENA (Prague)
Date: Tuesday, August 4
Kick-off: 8:00 PM CET
Channels: The match will be broadcast live on Canal + and Canal + Foot.
