Mason Greenwood’s second-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Fenerbahce in their Champions League play-off first leg against Lyon on Tuesday, with the Turkish side fighting back after falling behind to Lois Openda’s early goal.
The fixture at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium saw Fenerbahce demonstrate resilience as they sought to level the tie on home soil. Greenwood’s equalizer came in the second half, providing crucial away points for the Turkish champions in a tightly contested encounter.
Lyon had taken the lead through Openda, who found the net in the opening period to give his side early momentum. However, Fenerbahce’s persistent attacking play culminated in Greenwood’s well-taken goal that denied Lyon three points in what was a pivotal moment in the tie.
The result leaves both sides with important work to do in the return leg, with Fenerbahce now looking to build on their home point while Lyon will aim to extend their advantage in the reverse fixture.
Viking Stavanger also secured a valuable point in their Champions League qualifier, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb in Norway.
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France24 News, August 18, 2026
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