Match ReportGet French FootballUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Lyon crash out of Champions League after Fenerbahçe defeat
A quick-fire Fenerbahçe double in the first half ended Lyon's European dream.
Lyon
team
Competition
Champions League playoff
Score
Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe
Date
26/08/26
What happened. Lyon lost 1-2 at home to Fenerbahçe in the second leg of their Champions League playoff, crashing out on aggregate.
- Fenerbahçe scored twice in quick succession in the first half.
- The defeat ends Lyon's hopes of reaching the group stage.
Lyon will now focus on domestic competitions after missing out on Champions League football.
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