19.08.2026 00:00
Fenerbahce drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyon, whom they hosted at home in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The return match will be played in France on Wednesday, August 26.
Fenerbahce faced France's Olympique Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The match, played at Chobani Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw.
FENERBAHCE CAME FORWARD EFFECTIVELY
In the 9th minute, Fenerbahce came forward effectively. Vedat Muric rose to meet Guendouzi's cross from the right diagonal into the front of the goal area, but his header went just wide of the post.
LYON TOOK THE LEAD AWAY FROM HOME
In the 40th minute, Olympique Lyon took a 1-0 lead. Despite the defense's repeated interventions, Tessmann collected the ball they failed to clear and connected with Tolisso. This player, who went to the byline on the right, sent a cross to the near post where Openda headed the ball into the net.
FENERBAHCE EQUALIZED THE SCORE
Fenerbahce started the second half with a goal. In the 47th minute of the match, Greenwood received the ball on the right wing from Kerem's pass, beat his man, cleared his path, and sent the ball into the net with a shot to the far corner, bringing the score to 1-1.
OPENDA'S SHOT HIT THE POST
Lyon came very close in the 52nd minute. Openda received the ball outside the penalty area from Tessmann's pass, cleared his path, and took a shot, but the ball came back off the post.
NENE'S FINE SHOT HIT THE POST
In the 80th minute, our representative missed a clear opportunity. Dorgeles Nene, who had just come on, saw his hard shot from the left diagonal come back into play off the upright.
THE TIE GOES TO FRANCE
No more goals were scored in the remainder of the match, and it ended in a draw. With this result, our representative Fenerbahce left their hopes of advancing to France. The second leg will be played on Wednesday, August 26, at Lyon's home ground.