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Champions League playoffs: Draws in Istanbul, Zagreb, and Sofia
No winners emerged from three matches in the first legs of the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday.
Several teams faced off on Tuesday in the first legs of the Champions League playoffs, resulting in no winners. Fenerbahce and Olympique Lyon ended their match in a 1-1 draw. The game between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking Stavanger concluded with a score of 2-2, as Dinamo squandered a 2-0 lead.
In the third match of the evening, Lewski Sofia and AEK Athens played to a goalless draw. The matches were important for the teams looking to qualify for the next round of the Champions League, but, given the results, no team can currently plan for the income.
The competitive debut of Tirol defender Felix Bacher for Lyon was postponed once again. Bacher, who was signed from Estoril for 4.3 million euros, watched the match from the bench.
The results of these first legs raise questions about how the return matches will unfold in a week. The performances of the teams are crucial for the further course of the competition and the associated financial implications.