Lyon prioritise recovery, stay overnight in Istanbul after Fenerbahçe play-off

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·19 August 2026

Lyon put recovery first, remaining in Istanbul after their play-off at Fenerbahçe rather than flying straight home.

According to Le Progres, the delegation reached the city on Monday evening, on the eve of the tie.

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They stayed overnight after the match and did not depart until Wednesday afternoon.

It marked a change of routine, as Lyon usually fly home in the small hours straight after such matches.

Staff prioritised rest to aid recovery before undertaking the journey back to Lyon.

Source: Le Progres

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