Still reeling from a disappointing start to their European campaign last week in Prague, where they fell 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round (a match also marred by Tolisso’s missed penalty), Lyon finds itself with its back against the wall this Tuesday.

Playing on their home turf at Groupama Stadium, OL must secure a victory to move closer to the Champions League group stage, a goal that has eluded them since their semi-final appearance against Bayern Munich in 2020. Should they triumph, Les Gones are expected to face Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, who have already established a strong position for playoff qualification against Sturm Graz.

When to watch the OL-Sparta Prague return leg?

Paulo Fonseca’s squad might benefit from a significant advantage: Sparta Prague recently played their third league match this Saturday, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Mlada Boleslav, which could impact their recovery and readiness. Furthermore, it is anticipated that Fonseca will deploy his formidable attacking trio of Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah, alongside the return of Moussa Niakhaté to a four-man defensive line. The decisive kick-off at Groupama Stadium in Lyon is scheduled for 9 PM.

Which TV channels will broadcast the OL-Sparta Prague return leg?

Football enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast of this crucial fixture on Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, the established broadcasters for the competition.