Maximum readiness! Lyon vs Fenerbahçe match assigned elevated threat level

French law enforcement is preparing for one of the most intense football nights of the season.

Details: According to L'Équipe, the second leg of the Champions League play-off qualifier between Lyon and Fenerbahçe has been officially classified as a high-risk match. France’s National Division for the Fight Against Hooliganism (DNLH) has rated the potential danger of the fixture at 4 out of 5.

More than 2,000 fans of the Istanbul club are expected at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday. In light of this, authorities have implemented strict security measures: visiting supporters will be transported to the stadium exclusively by organized shuttles from a designated meeting point, and a closed perimeter has been set up around the arena, with access strictly limited to ticket holders.

It’s worth noting that the first leg in Istanbul ended in a 1-1 draw, so the fate of a place in the main stage of the tournament will be determined in the return fixture.

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