Ex-Shakhtar keeper breaks down club's Champions League opponents

In a tumultuous Champions League playoff match, Fenerbahce secured their advancement to the league phase with a 2-1 victory over Lyon, despite chaos and violent confrontations erupting on and off the pitch. The match, held at the Groupama Stadium in France, saw Turkish midfielder Matteo Guendouzi taunt home fans after scoring his side's winning goal, leading to a confrontation with the opposing supporters.

The scoreline, 2-1, came after Fenerbahce had taken a 2-0 lead in the first half at the first venue in Istanbul. Belgian winger Malick Fofana provided Lyon with a glimmer of hope in the second half, but both of Lyon's subsequent goals were disallowed for offside. Hungarian duo Barnabas Varga netted a double, while Luka Jovic and AEK Athens' Lois Openda – who was ruled offside for two goals – helped the Greek side complete a 4-0 win.

This ensured their progression to the league phase following a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, Viking Stavanger staged a comeback from a goal deficit in the second half to defeat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in Norway, securing a 5-3 aggregate win and an entry into the Champions League group stage for the first time. The Norwegian side will face AEK Athens in their opening group match.