Paulo Fonseca’s calm ahead of Champions League tie with Sparta Prague

With only a few hours left before the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League (Ligue des Champions), Olympique Lyon’s head coach Paulo Fonseca says he feels completely calm, confident that his side is prepared to take on Sparta Prague in Prague.

The encounter is scheduled as the opening match of the third qualifying round, a pivotal step for Lyon’s campaign to reach the group stage. Sparta Prague, the Czech side, will host the French club at the Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena.

Fonseca added that his squad feels ready to face the challenge and that the preparation in the days leading up to the game has been satisfactory. He emphasized that maintaining composure will be key as the team seeks to secure a positive result away from home.