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Lyon prepares for Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahçe on Wednesday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Lyon prepares for Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahçe on Wednesday

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais will host Fenerbahçe in a UEFA Champions League qualifier on Wednesday night, after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Turkey last week. Coach Paulo Fonseca expects to have a nearly full-strength squad, with Khalis Merah unavailable due to injury and Julien Duranville excluded for sporting reasons. The expected lineup features Lois Openda leading the attack and Corentin Tolisso as captain in midfield, alongside Tyler Morton and Tanner Tessmann. The match will determine who advances to the Champions League proper.

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•Lyon drew 1-1 in the first leg against Fenerbahçe.
•Khalis Merah is the only injury absence for Lyon.
•Lois Openda will lead the Lyon attack.
•Corentin Tolisso will captain Lyon in midfield.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI vs Fenerbahçe: Paulo Fonseca’s side near full strength for Champions League qualifier

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Having drawn in Turkiye last week (1-1), Olympique Lyonnais will look to secure their qualification for the UEFA Champions League proper when they welcome Fenerbahçe on Wednesday night. Paulo Fonseca...
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