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Fenerbahçe qualifies for Champions League, defeating Lyon 2-1

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Fenerbahçe qualifies for Champions League, defeating Lyon 2-1
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Fenerbahçe advanced to the Champions League group stage for the first time in over 15 years after a 2-1 victory at Olympique Lyon on August 26. The Turkish team secured a 3-2 aggregate score, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Fenerbahçe took the lead with goals from Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown in the 24th and 28th minutes. Although Malick Fofana equalized for Lyon in the 61st minute, VAR disallowed two additional Lyon goals. Following the match, players from both teams engaged in scuffles on the pitch. Fenerbahçe joins Viking Stavanger, AEK Athens, and Slovan Bratislava, who also secured their spots for the upcoming season.

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  • •Fenerbahçe wins 2-1 at Olympique Lyon on August 26.
  • •Turkish side advances 3-2 on aggregate after first leg draw.
  • •Goals scored by Muriqi and Brown propelled Fenerbahçe's victory.
  • •Lyon's attempts to equalize were thwarted by VAR decisions.
  • •Fenerbahçe qualifies alongside Viking Stavanger, AEK Athens, and Slovan Bratislava.
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  • 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Fenerbahçe reach Champions League for first time in over 15 years
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Fenerbahçe reached the Champions League for the first time in over 15 years with a 2-1 win at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday, sealing one of the final four places in the league phase. The Turkish side advanced 3-2 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

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