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Fenerbahce qualifies for Champions League group phase by defeating Lyon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Fenerbahce qualifies for Champions League group phase by defeating Lyon

Summary

Fenerbahce secured a spot in the Champions League group phase after a 2-1 victory over Lyon in France on August 26, 2026. Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown scored for Fenerbahce, who overcame a 1-1 draw from the first leg in Istanbul. Lyon's Malick Fofana pulled one back in the second half, but Fenerbahce maintained their lead despite having a goal disallowed for offside. AEK Athens also advanced with a convincing 4-0 win over Levski Sofia, following a goalless draw in the first leg.

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By the Numbers

•Fenerbahce leads 2-0 at halftime against Lyon.
•Malick Fofana scores for Lyon in the second half.
•AEK Athens defeats Levski Sofia 4-0 to qualify.
•Barnabas Varga scores twice for AEK in the victory.
•Viking Stavanger progresses after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-1.

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9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Fenerbahce stun Lyon in Champions League as AEK crush Levski

What they're saying

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Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and qualify for the league phase.They will play in the Champions League group phase for the first time.
— Yahoo Sports

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