Lyon v Fenerbahce: UCL 2026-27 playoff second leg at Groupama Stadium on Aug 27

Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahce meet in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 qualifiers at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on Thursday, August 27, with kick-off set for 12:30 a.m. IST. Lyon will host the return fixture and enter the match with home advantage.

Lyon are led by Paulo Fonseca and began their Ligue 2026-27 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Toulouse, a game in which their final third was sharp and they did not allow their opponents to get past the backline. Les Gones will look to use their home setting to control the tie from the start, and Fonseca’s squad is described in the report as possessing firepower. The club’s recent domestic result provides the immediate form context heading into the playoff return.

Fenerbahce have already played two Turkish Super Lig matches in the 2026-27 season, losing their opening game before securing a 4-2 win against Konyaspor. The report singles out Mason Greenwood and Marco Asensio among Fenerbahce’s attacking options and notes that the away leg will present a tough challenge for the Turkish side. Those results form the backdrop to their trip to Groupama Stadium.

The fixture will start at 12:30 a.m. IST on Thursday, August 27, at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. Fans in India can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports and HBO Max are the only way to watch this club friendly contest live, and viewers in the United States of America can access the game via Paramount+.

These clubs have met six times previously; Lyon have won four of those encounters and the other two ended in draws. For further updates, the article directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, or join the community on Telegram.

Dilpreet, the author of the original report, is described as a dedicated football writer who joined Khel Now in 2025 and is a proud Real Madrid fan; his pieces are said to cover tactics, culture and emotion alongside match reporting.

Supporters should note the kick-off time of 12:30 a.m. IST on Thursday, August 27, at Groupama Stadium and use the listed broadcasters in their territory to follow the second leg of the UCL 2026-27 playoff.