Fenerbahce's victory over Lyon on Wednesday, August 26, marked the end of Lyon's Champions League campaign. The Turkish club secured a 2-1 win, with Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown scoring in the first half. Malick Fofana scored a goal for Lyon in the 62nd minute, but the team was unable to secure a draw. Nicolás Tagliafico, who returned to competition after the World Cup 2026, came on as a substitute in the second half. Fenerbahce's win meant they qualified for the Champions League group stage, while Lyon will compete in the Europa League.