Lyon's Champions League Ambitions Hang by a Thread The defeat of Olympique Lyonnais to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round has sent shockwaves through French football circles.
The loss was not entirely unexpected, given Lyon's recent struggles on the pitch, but it still has significant implications for the club's European ambitions.
Lyon has been a consistent presence in the Champions League group stages over the past few years, but their performances have been underwhelming.