Sparta Prague footballers beat Lyon 2:1 on Tuesday at Letná in the opening leg of the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League and kept alive their hope of advancing to the final stage of qualification. Coach Brian Priske's team was trailing 0:1 after the first half but managed to turn the match around after the break. isport.cz ↗
According to available information, during the break Priske urged his players above all to be patient. Sparta dominated the match but went into the dressing room with an unfavorable score. The turnaround at Letná was highlighted by the performance of Matěj Rynes, who became the unexpected hero of the evening. Home fans watched a victory that, ahead of the return leg, keeps the Prague club in contention to continue in the Champions League. sport.cz ↗
Alongside the match itself, the absence of forward Jan Kuchta also drew attention. The national team player did not make the squad for the match against Lyon and spent the week training with the second-division B team. According to available reports, Kuchta is again on his way out of Sparta, with Legia Warsaw interested in signing him. eurofotbal.cz ↗
Sparta now face the return leg against Lyon, which will decide their continued involvement in Champions League qualification. At the same time, further developments regarding Kuchta will be watched, as his absence from the squad suggests the club may be considering a change up front.
Sparta beat Lyon, Kuchta left out of the squad
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