Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon
Updated
Sparta Praha won: Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon in the Champions League Qualifying (Round 3) on Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at epet ARENA, Praha. Sparta Praha goals: Matej Rynes 63', John Mercado 69'. Lyon goals: Martin Suchomel 45' (og). Expected goals: 1.29-1.28. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Matej Rynes (8.6).
Match report
Sparta Praha beat Lyon 2-1
Sparta Praha came from behind to beat Lyon 2-1 at epet ARENA on Tuesday 4 August in the Champions League Qualifying.
An own goal by Martin Suchomel put Lyon ahead on 45' (0-1), Matej Rynes levelled for Sparta Praha on 63' (1-1) and John Mercado restored Sparta Praha's lead on 69' (2-1).
Sparta Praha had 52% of the ball, shots were 9-11 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.29-1.28.
Matej Rynes (Sparta Prague) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 17,515. Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük.
Match stats
| Sparta Praha | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 | 1.28 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 382 (87%) | 331 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Sparta Praha (4-2-3-1): Jakub Surovcík, Martin Suchomel, Adam Sevínsky, Asger Sørensen, Matej Rynes, Roman Macek, Andy Irving, John Mercado, Adam Karabec, Josimar Alcócer, Jonatan Braut Brunes
Lyon (3-4-2-1): Dominik Greif, Clinton Mata, Tanner Tessmann, Ruben Kluivert, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tyler Morton, Mathys de Carvalho, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Abner, Corentin Tolisso, Loïs Openda
Key events
- 45' · Goal · Martin Suchomel (Lyon)
- 63' · Goal · Matej Rynes (Sparta Praha)
- 66' · Yellow card · Adam Sevínsky (Sparta Praha)
- 69' · Goal · John Mercado (Sparta Praha)
- 75' · Substitution · Santiago Eneme for Andy Irving (Sparta Praha)
- 75' · Substitution · Ernest Nuamah for Mathys de Carvalho (Lyon)
- 75' · Substitution · Malick Fofana for Mohamed Ouédraogo (Lyon)
- 84' · Substitution · Lukás Haraslín for Josimar Alcócer (Sparta Praha)
- 85' · Substitution · Hugo Sochurek for Adam Karabec (Sparta Praha)
- 85' · Substitution · Ebrima Singhateh for Jonatan Braut Brunes (Sparta Praha)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Garang Kuol for John Mercado (Sparta Praha)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Matej Rynes (Sparta Praha)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Sparta Praha vs Lyon?
Sparta Praha won, 2-1 (Champions League Qualifying) on Tue, 4 Aug 2026.
When and where is Sparta Praha vs Lyon?
Tue, 4 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC at epet ARENA, Praha, Champions League Qualifying.