Fenerbahçe to clash with Lyon for Champions League spot
Anderson Talisca converted a second-half penalty to guide Fenerbahçe into the UEFA Champions League playoff round with a 1-0 victory over Sturm Graz on Aug. 11 night, completing a 3-0 aggregate triumph.
The Istanbul club will now meet France’s Lyon for a place in the Champions League group phase.
Lyon advanced earlier on Aug. 11 by defeating Sparta Prague 3-0 in France to overturn a first-leg deficit and claim a 4-2 victory on aggregate.
Fenerbahçe will host Lyon at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul for the first leg of the playoff tie on Aug. 18, with the return leg set for Aug. 26 at Groupama Stadium in France.
