Disappointment still lingers after last week’s dismal European outing in Prague, where a 2-1 loss—coupled with a missed Tolisso penalty—left Lyon in a precarious position after the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round.

Now, the Groupama Stadium becomes the battleground where Lyon must fight to keep their Champions League aspirations alive. Their last appearance in the competition’s final stages dates back to 2020, when a semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich ended their campaign. A victory tonight would set up a playoff clash with Turkish side Fenerbahçe, who secured a favorable result against Sturm Graz in their own qualifier.

When to tune in for the Lyon vs Sparta Prague return leg?

Paulo Fonseca’s squad has a slight edge heading into the match, as the Czech side had to endure a third league fixture just days ago—a 3-1 loss to Mladá Boleslav—which could impact their recovery.

Local reports suggest Fonseca will deploy his top trio of Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah, with defender Moussa Niakhaté returning to a back four formation. Kickoff is set for 9:00 PM at the Groupama Stadium, where every second will count.

Which TV channels will broadcast the Lyon vs Sparta Prague return leg?

Fans can watch the match live on Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, the official broadcasters of the competition.