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Champions League: Lyon defeat Prague and await Fenerbahce in playoffs
Olympique Lyonnais recovered from a 2-1 first-leg loss to Sparta Prague with a 3-0 home win, advancing to the Champions League playoff round where they will face Fenerbahce.
Olympique Lyonnais have turned around their Champions League third qualifying round tie against Sparta Prague, winning 3-0 at home on August 11 to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg. The result, reported by France 24, means Lyon will now face Fenerbahce in the playoffs for a place in the group stage. The first leg had seen Lyon lose 2-1 away in Prague on August 4, with the return leg played at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.
Coverage comparison
The reporting from France 24 covers the two legs of the tie in separate updates. The earlier report, issued on August 5, detailed Lyon's first-leg defeat in Prague and noted that the return leg would take place on August 11 in Lyon. The later report, issued on August 12, confirmed Lyon's 3-0 victory and the subsequent playoff matchup with Fenerbahce.
Key claims
Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round, as reported by France 24.
Lyon won the return leg 3-0, overturning the deficit and advancing to the playoff round, according to the same outlet.
The playoff opponent will be Fenerbahce, with a place in the Champions League group stage at stake.
The return leg was played on August 11 in Lyon, as stated in the initial report.
How this outlet told it
France 24 — English
Framing: Sporting news update — Informative
Facts Included:
Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round
The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon
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ClaimOlympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round.