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Sparta Prague arrives in the Europa League through the Lyon gate

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 11:02

Sparta Prague was eliminated by Lyon in the Champions League qualification phase and, as a result, ended up being relegated to the Europa League. This decision represents a drop in tier in the European competition for the Czech team.

The Sparta Prague squad thus arrives in the Europa League with John Mercado as the main offensive reference of the team. The player thus becomes the central figure of the Czech team's attack in this competition.

Sparta Prague's journey in Europe is marked by this confrontation with Lyon, which ended up defining the team's destiny in the European season. The elimination in the Champions had direct consequences on the club's participation in European competitions.

Why this matters

This matters to football fans following European competitions as it tracks the progression of a Czech team after their Champions League exit, with John Mercado emerging as the key offensive figure for their Europa League campaign.

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