Olympique Lyonnais Identifies Potential Third-Stage Opponents

Olympique Lyonnais discovered its potential opponents for the third preliminary round of the Champions League as most European leagues concluded their seasons this weekend. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 this season. The club will contest a final playoff after the third round. Winning that playoff secures a place in the group stage of the 2026-2027 Champions League. The third preliminary round forms part of the Champions League qualification pathway. It determines which teams progress toward the group phase. The schedule follows the end-of-season window across most European leagues. Lyon's upcoming matches will decide its participation in the continental competition.