Lyon’s epic European history with Turkish clubs | OneFootball

According to Le Progres, Lyon have faced Trabzonspor, Istanbulspor, Fenerbahçe, Denizlispor and Besiktas seven times in Türkiye and seven in Lyon. Those meetings have rarely been straightforward.

In 1991, Trabzonspor shook Lyon.

Back in Europe for the first time since 1976, Raymond Domenech’s side beat Oster Vaxjo 1-0 then drew 1-1 to reach the UEFA Cup round of 32 against Trabzonspor.

The first leg at Gerland, animated by a large Turkish following, was breathless but Lyon lost 3-4.

In the return, Trabzon’s stadium was full from 11am for a lunchtime kick-off. The noise was exceptional and Lyon lost their bearings, going down 4-1.

Next Tuesday they return to Türkiye for the first leg of a Champions League play-off at Fenerbahçe. The fierce atmospheres seen in Istanbul, Trabzon and Denizli have not been confined to away days. Gerland and the Groupama Stadium have crackled too.

Source: Le Progres

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