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Lyon sets lineup with Openda starting against Fenerbahçe in Champions League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Lyon sets lineup with Openda starting against Fenerbahçe in Champions League

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais is visiting Fenerbahçe for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier on August 18, 2026. Manager Paulo Fonseca faces challenges with key players like Khalis Merah and Pavel Sulc unavailable due to injury. New signing Lois Openda is expected to start alongside Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah in the attacking lineup. Mads Bidstrup will begin the match on the bench, with Tanner Tessmann likely to feature in the midfield. The match marks a crucial encounter in Lyon's pursuit of advancement in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon plays Fenerbahçe in a Champions League qualifier on August 18.
•Khalis Merah and Pavel Sulc are out due to injury.
•Lois Openda and Malick Fofana expected to start in attack.
•Mads Bidstrup will start on the bench.
•The match is crucial for Lyon's European campaign.

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI v Fenerbahçe: Mads Bidstrup on the bench, Lois Openda to start

What they're saying

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Olympique Lyonnais travel to Fenerbahçe for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier. For the encounter, Paulo Fonseca is without a couple of key players.Khalis Merah is out, but more i...
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