Lyon trails Sparta Prague 2-1 in Champions League qualifying first leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round on August 4, 2026. Lyon initially led after an own goal by Martin Suchomel before conceding two goals in the second half. Matěj Ryneš equalized for Prague, followed by a missed penalty by Lyon's Corentin Tolisso, after which John Mercado scored Prague's winner. Lyon will host the second leg at Groupama Stadium next week.
- •Lyon played in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
- •The match took place at Sparta Prague's home ground.
- •Lyon led 1-0 at halftime before losing.
- •Tolisso's penalty miss occurred shortly after the equalizer.
- •The second leg will be held at Groupama Stadium.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon lose away to Sparta Prague in first leg of Champions League third qualifying round
"Olympique Lyonnais were certainly hoping for a better start to their season. Away at Sparta Prague for the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, Les Gones suffered a worryin...
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