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14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
Champions League Qualifying Takes Centre Stage on a Packed European Night
The European schedule is led by Lyon’s attempt to recover against Sparta Praha, alongside several return legs separated by one goal or less. Bodo/Glimt v Union St. Gilloise offers the most open first-leg context at 3-3, while Argentina’s Union Santa Fe v Central Cordoba de Santiago brings a five-point table gap into focus.
Ararat-ArmeniaSparta PrahaT. Guddal’s Two Goals Help Sparta Praha Beat Ararat-Armenia 4-1
Sparta Praha beat Ararat-Armenia 4-1 in Yerevan, with T. Guddal scoring twice before further goals from J. Mercado and P. Vydra secured the visitors’ opening UEFA Europa League league-stage win.
LyonSparta PrahaLyon Cruise Past 10-Man Sparta Praha in 3-0 Champions League Qualifying Win
Lyon beat Sparta Praha 3-0 after E. Nuamah’s first-half opener, A. Maitland-Niles’ goal assisted by C. Tolisso and T. Morton’s finish. The match turned further in Lyon’s favour when A. Sevinsky was sent off in the 34th minute, allowing the hosts to control the second half and secure a comprehensive qualifying-round victory.
Sparta PrahaLyonSparta Praha Complete Comeback to Beat Lyon 2-1 in Champions League Qualifier
Sparta Praha defeated Lyon 2-1 after falling behind through M. Suchomel’s own goal just before half-time. M. Rynes sparked the comeback with an equaliser and assist for J. Mercado, while C. Tolisso’s missed penalty prevented Lyon from responding during the decisive period.