Watch Sparta Prague vs Lyon live on tv and online

Lyon’s European campaign kicks off on Tuesday night as the club travels to Sparta Prague for the first leg of the third qualifying round. The match marks the start of the French clubs’ quest in the UEFA Champions League, with both teams facing high stakes if eliminated—they’ll drop into the Europa League for 2026-27.

Sparta Prague, runners-up in the Czech First League last season, have shown resilience in European competitions recently. They reached the group stage in 2024 and advanced to the Europa Conference League round of 16 this year. However, their history in this stage of Champions League qualifiers is less impressive, with four losses in their last five attempts. Historical clashes between Lyon and Sparta Prague also favor the French side: five wins and a draw, including dominant victories in 2005 (1-2 in Prague, 5-0 in Lyon), 2012 (2-1 in Lyon, 1-1 in Prague), and 2021 (3-4 in Prague, 3-0 in Lyon).

Lyon’s new signing, Loïs Openda, has already netted seven goals in the Champions League this season. The striker, on loan from Juventus, will play a key role in guiding the club through to the final playoff round against Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz. Sparta Prague’s overall record against French clubs is also telling: just two wins, three draws, and eleven losses—while Lyon boasts eight wins, two draws, and two losses against Czech opponents.

How to watch Sparta Prague vs Lyon live

The match takes place at the epet ARENA on Tuesday, August 4, at 8 PM. Fans can follow the live commentary on sports.orange.fr, while the full broadcast will be available on Canal+.