Last season, Olympique Lyonnais secured a commendable fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, a result that earned them a spot in the UEFA Champions League preliminary rounds. The French side now stands just two qualifying stages away from rejoining the prestigious C1 group phase, a stage they haven’t experienced since 2020. This presents a significant challenge, especially considering their somewhat inconsistent pre-season preparations, which included a notable 4-0 defeat against Betis Sevilla in their most recent friendly encounter.
Meanwhile, Sparta Prague has already commenced its domestic campaign, with two fixtures in the Chance Liga already completed. The Czech vice-champions, who finished behind rivals Slavia last season, have shown mixed results early in their current season, recording one loss (1-3 against Brno) and one victory (3-1 over Zlin). Under the guidance of coach Brian Priske, the Prague-based club previously demonstrated their European pedigree in the 2025-2026 season by successfully navigating the Champions League group stage, overcoming teams like Shamrock Rovers, Steaua Bucharest, and Malmö.
Date : Tuesday, August 4
Time : 8:00 PM
Channels : The match will be broadcast on Canal + and Canal + Foot