Lyon face Fenerbahce in Champions League playoff

Lyon and Fenerbahce will meet again tonight at Groupama Stadium in Lyon for the second leg of the Champions League playoff. The winner will secure a place in the 2026-27 group stage, while the loser will drop into the Europa League.

The first leg finished 1-1 in Istanbul. Lois Openda gave Lyon the opening goal, but Fenerbahce equalised, leaving the French club only one win away from the Champions League main round.

Both clubs have a history of navigating the qualification rounds. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season and reached the Europa League round of 16 under Paulo Fonseca. Fenerbahce, meanwhile, have lost nine qualifying matches since 2008 and are eager to return to the Champions League. Benfica eliminated them last year, prompting Jose Mourinho’s departure and the arrival of Domenico Tedesco.

Lyon vs Fenerbahce: Confirmed lineups

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Lyon

Starting XI: Grief (GK), Tessmann, Nuamah, Tolisso, Fofana, Abner, Openda, Niakhate, Kluivert, Morton, Maitland-Niles

Bench: Descamps (GK), Athekame, Bacher, Mata, Quedraogo, Tagliafico, Bidstrup, De Carvalho, Nartey, Boudache, Himbert, Sulc

Fenerbahce

Starting XI: Ederson (GK), Brown, Ake, Skriniar, Semedo, Kante, Guendouzi, Talisca, Oguz, Greenwood, Vedat

Bench: Tarik (GK), Kuzey, Levent, Yigite Efe, Muldur, Ismail, Bartug, Nene, Kahveci, Lukaku

The lineups are available in our squad section for detailed player information.

Who won the first leg of the Champions League playoff?

The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Where is the second leg of the Champions League playoff taking place?

At Groupama Stadium in the city of Lyon.

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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.