Champions League: Lyon defeat Prague and await Fenerbahce in playoffs
Having lost 2-1 in the first leg, Lyon turned the tie around with a 3-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. OL will face Fenerbahce in the playoffs to secure their place in the group stage.
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League is set to enter the playoff round, marking the final stage of qualification before the league phase commences in September. Seven two-legged ties will determine which teams advance to the league phase, joining 29 other clubs that qualified directly. Matches will take place on August 18-19, with the second legs scheduled for August 25-26 throughout Europe.
Key participants in the playoff round include Scottish side Celtic, Turkish club Fenerbahçe, and Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt, among others. Fans can catch all the action exclusively on Paramount+, where the UEFA Champions League streams live.
Here's a breakdown of the playoff round schedule:
- Matches: August 18-19, August 25-26
- Second legs: August 25-26
The winning teams from these ties will progress to the league phase, which kicks off on September 8 and concludes on January 27, 2027. Each team will play eight matches overall. The knockout playoffs commence on February 16-17 and February 23-24, leading to the Round of 16 in March, Quarterfinals in April, Semifinals on April 27-28, and the Final on May 5, 2027, all held in Madrid.
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