Olympique Lyonnais kicks off their European campaign this Tuesday evening with a high-stakes third qualifying round first leg against Sparta Prague at the ePET ARENA. The French side faces a familiar opponent in the Czech club, which has a history of both triumphs and struggles against French teams.

Sparta Prague enters this match on the back of a mixed start to their domestic league campaign, with a win and a loss already recorded. The Czech champions have reached the group stages of the Champions League before, most recently in 2024, and pushed their European adventure further to the Conference League round of 16 this year. If either club falls short in this tie, they will drop into the Europa League for the 2026-2027 season. Historical confrontations between Lyon and Sparta Prague tilt heavily in favor of the French side, with five victories and a single draw across their previous encounters—including dominant performances in both Champions League and Europa League group stages.

The last competitive meeting between these two teams saw Lyon secure a 3-4 victory in Prague before crushing Sparta 3-0 in Lyon during the 2021 Europa League campaign. Loïs Openda, the newly arrived striker from Juventus, has already made a strong impression in European competitions this season, tallying seven goals in the Champions League. His form will be crucial as Lyon aims to advance past this decisive first leg and secure a place in the final playoff round against either Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz.

How to watch ol vs sparta prague live

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, at 8:00 PM local time. Fans can tune in to the live commentary and full coverage on sports.orange.fr. The game will also be broadcast on Canal+, ensuring broad accessibility for supporters across France.