Ol sparta prague live stream and tv channel for champions league qualifier

Olympique Lyonnais travel to the epet ARENA on Tuesday night to kick off the French clubs’ European campaign in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the match live.

The Prague-based side, runners-up in the Czech First League last season—just four points behind Slavia Prague—reached the group stage in 2024 and advanced to the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 this year. Should either team be knocked out at this stage, the loser will drop into the UEFA Europa League for the 2026-2027 season. The Czech club, off to a shaky start in their domestic league with a win and a loss, has struggled historically at this phase of the competition, losing four of its last five attempts. Historical meetings between the two sides overwhelmingly favor Lyon, with five victories and one draw in their encounters: group stage in 2005 (1-2 in Prague, 5-0 in Lyon), UEFA Europa League group stage in 2012 (2-1 in Lyon, 1-1 in Prague), and UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021 (3-4 in Prague, 3-0 in Lyon).

Traditionally, the first leg has been played in the Czech Republic and the return in France, but this time the stakes are higher due to the knockout nature of the tie—though the away goals rule no longer applies in case of a draw. Overall, Sparta Prague has a poor record against French clubs, with just two wins, three draws, and eleven defeats; conversely, Lyon has amassed eight victories, two draws, and only two losses against Czech opponents. New signing Loïs Openda, arriving from Juventus on a paid loan, has already netted seven goals in the Champions League and will be tasked with guiding Lyon through to the final playoff round against Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz.

Where to watch the match live?

The third qualifying round first leg match kicks off at 20:00 on Tuesday, August 4th. You can follow the live commentary on sports.orange.fr. The game will also be broadcast on Canal+.