Olympique Lyonnais eye Fenerbahçe, Union Saint-Gilloise and Sparta Prague

Olympique Lyonnais finished fourth in Ligue 1 and will enter the third qualifying round of the Champions League, with a possible playoff thereafter. The club will learn its opponent in August. The fourth‑place finish means Lyon missed automatic group‑stage qualification and must navigate the early stages of UEFA’s competition. The third qualifying round is the first hurdle on the road to the group stage. UEFA schedules the third‑round draw for August, determining the match‑up for the two‑legged tie. The winner advances to a playoff round before the group stage. Lyon’s scouting department has already identified three clubs that could be drawn as opponents. The names mentioned are Fenerbahçe, Union Saint‑Gilloise and Sparta Prague. Fenerbahçe is among the clubs mentioned as a possible opponent. A meeting with them would be decided by the draw. Union Saint‑Gilloise also appears on the shortlist of potential opponents. Their inclusion shows the range of clubs Lyon could face. Sparta Prague completes the list of likely adversaries. A clash with them would be settled over two legs. Lyon will prepare for the draw and aim to secure progression to the playoff round and ultimately the group stage. The club’s focus remains on turning the fourth‑place finish into a Champions League campaign.