27.08.2026 11:01
Lyon, eliminated by Fenerbahçe and deprived of over 40 million euros in revenue from the Champions League, faces growing financial difficulties. The French club is expected to have liens placed on some of its properties due to debts, and it has been reported that it will urgently turn to selling players to generate cash.
The financial impacts on the French club of Fenerbahce eliminating Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round have begun to emerge.
Lyon, which planned to earn over 40 million euros in revenue if it qualified for the Champions League league phase, was deprived of this significant income stream following its elimination against Fenerbahce.
40 MILLION EURO PLAN DERAILED
Lyon, which had allocated a significant portion of its financial planning to money expected from the Champions League, saw its calculations change with the elimination against Fenerbahce. It was noted that the French club entered a financially difficult period as it lost the Champions League revenue in addition to its existing debts.
SEIZURE OF PROPERTIES POSSIBLE
It was claimed that some of the club's properties are expected to be seized due to Lyon's debts. The disappearance of the expected Champions League revenue after the elimination against Fenerbahce increased the financial pressure on the French club.
URGENT PLAYER SALES
Following these developments, Lyon's management is expected to turn to player sales to generate resources for the club. It was stated that the French team would try to secure immediate cash by evaluating offers for some players in the short term.
FENERBAHCE SECURED THEIR LEAGUE PHASE TICKET
Fenerbahce, which drew 1-1 with Lyon in the first leg in Kadikoy, won the return leg in France 2-1, eliminating their opponent and advancing to the Champions League league phase.