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Champions League: Return leg between OL and Fenerbahçe

Olympique Lyonnais faces Fenerbahçe on Wednesday for the Champions League return leg after a 1-1 draw in Turkey.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to take on Fenerbahçe on Wednesday in the return leg of the Champions League qualifying round, following a 1-1 draw in the first match in Turkey.

The match has been rated 4 out of 5 by the National Division Against Hooliganism, prompting increased security measures around the stadium, especially for Turkish supporters.

The kickoff is scheduled for 9 PM, with a Champions League qualification at stake for OL, who are aiming to return to this level for the first time in six years.

OL's coach, Paulo Fonseca, has expressed the team's motivation to make history in this decisive match.

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