AC Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon: UEFA Champions League result, report & goals
AC Sparta Praha beat Lyon 2-1 in UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 04 August 2026.
Match report
AC Sparta Praha edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn Lyon.
Goals. AC Sparta Praha — Matej Rynes 63', John Mercado 69'; Lyon — Martin Suchomel 45' (OG).
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | UEFA Champions League | AC Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon |
| 04 Nov 2021 | UEFA Europa League | Lyon 3–0 AC Sparta Praha |
| 21 Oct 2021 | UEFA Europa League | AC Sparta Praha 3–4 Lyon |
| 22 Nov 2012 | UEFA Europa League | AC Sparta Praha 1–1 Lyon |
| 20 Sep 2012 | UEFA Europa League | Lyon 2–1 AC Sparta Praha |
Recent form
AC Sparta Praha are out of form — W W L L L from their last 5 (W2 D0 L3).
- W v Lyon (2–1)
- W v FC Zlín (3–1)
- L v FC Zbrojovka Brno (1–3)
- L v Nordsjaelland (1–5)
- L v Jagiellonia Bialystok (0–1)
Lyon are out of form — L L W L W from their last 5 (W2 D0 L3).
- L v AC Sparta Praha (1–2)
- L v Real Betis (0–4)
- W v VfL Wolfsburg (2–0)
- L v SK Slavia Praha (0–4)
- W v Servette (2–1)
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