Lyon begin Champions League play-off mission on Istanbul’s Asian side | OneFootball

Lyon’s Champions League bid takes them to Istanbul’s Asian side, where a first leg already feels decisive. Paulo Fonseca’s side face a reinforced rival, with the return at Groupama Stadium in eight days.

According to Le Progres, Champions League branding is already flying at the Sükrü Saracoglu, and the anthem will sound at team presentations amid fervent backing.

It is not yet the Champions League, but it is close. For Lyon and their fans, that tune has been missing for six years.

Everything still rests in the almost. Only one team will progress from these play-off ties, with the ticket, they hope, to be validated back at Groupama Stadium.

In an intense setting on the Asian shore, Lyon’s task is clear, set a platform now and carry their dream into next week’s decider.

Source: Le Progres

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