Still reeling from the bitter taste of their European campaign’s challenging start last week in Prague, where a 2-1 loss was compounded by a missed penalty from Tolisso in the initial leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying stage, Les Gones find themselves in a critical position this Tuesday.

On their home turf at Groupama Stadium, OL is under immense pressure to secure a victory. This win is crucial for them to progress towards the Champions League’s final phase, a stage they haven’t reached since their semi-final appearance against Bayern Munich in 2020. Should Lyon triumph, they are set to face Turkish club Fenerbahçe, who have already established a strong advantage in their playoff qualification bid against Sturm Graz.

Kick-off time for the decisive OL-Sparta Prague encounter

Paulo Fonseca’s squad might benefit from a significant advantage: Sparta Prague recently played their third league match this past Saturday, suffering a 3-1 defeat against Mlada Boleslav, which may have impacted their recovery and readiness.

It is anticipated that Paulo Fonseca will rely on his potent attacking trio of Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah. Additionally, Moussa Niakhaté is expected to return to a four-man defensive line, as reported by local media. The crucial match is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium.

Where to watch the OL-Sparta Prague return leg on TV

Football enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast of this encounter on the television channels Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, both regular broadcasters of the competition.