With a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Olympique Lyonnais must deliver a masterclass at the Groupama Stadium to overcome Sparta Prague in the second leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying round. Follow the live action as it unfolds tonight starting at 21:00.

Under intense scrutiny after the disappointing away loss, Olympique Lyonnais head coach Paulo Fonseca has opted for an attacking lineup, bringing in Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah alongside returning defender Moussa Niakhaté. The victorious team will face either Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz in the playoffs. The stakes could not be higher.

Sparta Prague secured a narrow 2-1 victory in the Czech Republic last week, leaving Lyon with no margin for error. The French side had initially taken the lead through an own goal, but a swift six-minute double strike in the second half turned the tables. A missed penalty by Corentin Tolisso in the 67th minute further complicated Lyon’s path to qualification.

Both teams arrived in this tie on the back of impressive domestic campaigns in the 2025-2026 season. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 with 60 points, 18 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, just one point behind Lille in third place, earning their spot in the third qualifying round. Sparta Prague, meanwhile, ended as runners-up in the Czech league with 76 points, four points adrift of Slavia Prague.

The Czech side arrives in Décines with European experience under their belt but fresh domestic struggles. Following their triumph over Lyon, Sparta suffered a 2-0 loss to Mladá Boleslav in league play. This was their second setback in three matches, following a 3-1 defeat to Zbrojovka Brno on opening day. Lyon, still awaiting their first Ligue 1 fixture of the new season, will be eager to translate their European form into a commanding second-leg performance.