When and where to watch Lyon vs Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round first leg

The Olympic Lyon team travels to Prague this Tuesday for the first leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying round. Here’s how to catch the action live.

Key context for the clash

Olympique Lyonnais secured fourth place in Ligue 1 last season, earning them a spot in the Champions League qualifying rounds. Just two more rounds stand between them and a return to the group stage of Europe’s premier club competition—a stage they haven’t graced since 2020. Their preseason, however, has been far from smooth, highlighted by a heavy 4-0 loss to Betis Seville in their final preparation match.

The Sparta Prague side arrives with contrasting momentum. Already two rounds into the Czech First League, the team—runners-up to Slavia Prague last season—has mixed results so far: a 1-3 defeat to Brno followed by a 3-1 win over Zlín. Under manager Brian Priske, the Czech side made waves last year by navigating three rounds to reach the Champions League group stage, overcoming Shamrock Rovers, Steaua Bucuresti, and Malmö.

Match details and broadcast information

What’s at stake

The winner of this first leg will have a slight advantage heading into the return match. For Lyon, a positive result in Prague would be a morale boost after their preseason setback and a step closer to returning to the Champions League group stage. Sparta Prague, meanwhile, will aim to capitalize on home advantage to secure a favorable result before the second leg in Lyon.