Lyon VS AC Sparta Prague

In the first leg of the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifying, Lyon suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Slavia Prague, putting them in a passive position for qualification. In that game, Lyon took the lead in the first half thanks to an own - goal from the opponent. However, they were turned around in the second half after conceding two goals. Moreover, their midfield linchpin, Tanguy Ndombele, missed a crucial penalty in the 67th minute. Lyon's recent form has been quite erratic. In their last six matches, they've recorded three wins and three losses. Their attack has been relatively productive, averaging 2.4 goals per game. Yet, their defense has been a major concern, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per match, indicating significant vulnerabilities in the backline. Slavia Prague turned the tables on Lyon in the first leg, winning 2 - 1 and seizing the initiative for qualification. Rinesh was the hero of the game with a goal and an assist. Nevertheless, the team's recent form hasn't been up to par. After the victory in the first leg, they returned to the Czech First League and suffered a 0 - 2 away defeat to Bohemians 1905 in the last game, with 12 shots but no shots on target throughout the match.