Fenerbahçe hosts Lyon in Istanbul for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off round on August 18, 2026. Romelu Lukaku, signed from Napoli for around €6 million plus bonuses, is doubtful for the match due to fitness concerns and already missed the league game against Genclerbirligi. The Turkish side progressed past Sturm Graz in the previous qualifying round while Lyon aims to return to the Champions League group stage after several seasons away. The revamped format has raised both the financial and competitive stakes of qualification.
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