Sparta Prague vs Lyon - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - Sparta Prague vs Lyon.
Sparta Prague face one of their biggest European tests in recent years when they host seven-time French champions Lyon in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. Brian Priske's side head into the contest boosted by a 3-1 league victory over Zlín after an opening-day setback, while Lyon begin their bid to return to Europe's premier club competition under increased expectations following another strong Ligue 1 campaign. With both clubs possessing quality throughout their squads and a place in the Champions League play-offs on the line, Tuesday night's clash at the epet ARENA is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the qualifying round. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 local time (20:00 CET, 2:00 p.m. US Eastern).
How to Watch Sparta Prague vs Lyon - UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round Match
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Team News
Sparta Prague
- Sparta bounced back from an opening Czech league defeat by beating Zlín 3-1, providing a timely confidence boost ahead of the European tie.
- Ondřej Penxa and Magnus Andersen remain sidelined with knee injuries.
- Elias Cobbaut and Emmanuel Uchenna are unavailable because of groin injuries.
- Peter Vindahl, Patrik Vydra, Sivert Mannsverk, and Jakub Martinec are also unavailable, while Roman Máček is doubtful after his recent arrival.
- Ebrima Singhateh is available again after serving a suspension.
Lyon
- Lyon arrive with a largely healthy squad and are expected to field a strong side featuring Lucas Perri, Corentin Tolisso, Malick Fofana, and Georges Mikautadze.
- Head coach Paulo Fonseca has no major fresh injury concerns ahead of the first leg and is expected to rely on his experienced core for the trip to Prague.
Predicted Line-ups
Sparta Prague (4-2-3-1)
- Jakub Surovčík; Angelo Preciado, Adam Ševínský, Asger Sørensen, Jaroslav Zelený; Andy Irving, Hugo Sochurek; Lukáš Haraslín, Adam Karabec, Imanol Alcócer; Jan Kuchta
Lyon (4-3-1-2)
- Lucas Perri; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhaté, Abner Vinícius; Corentin Tolisso, Orel Mangala, Tanner Tessmann; Thiago Almada; Malick Fofana, Georges Mikautadze
