During a meeting held Thursday afternoon at the Lyon prefecture, the National Directorate for the Prevention of Hooliganism classified the return leg between Lyon and Fenerbahçe as a high-risk event, level 4 out of 5.

Security measures for the return leg

A total of 2,220 Turkish fans are expected for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff. This includes 1,000 fans traveling from Turkey, 1,000 from the European Union, 200 identified individuals, and 20 VIPs. All will be accommodated in the designated away section with a capacity of 2,816 seats. Among these supporters, 500 to 700 are flagged as high-risk profiles.

Ticketing policies enforced

No tickets will be sold at Groupama Stadium on matchday or at the designated meeting point at Eurexpo in Chassieu, near the stadium. Turkish supporters must exchange their vouchers, provided by Fenerbahçe, for entry tickets at this location. The organized gathering for Turkish supporters is scheduled for 6:00 PM on matchday, followed by their transportation to Groupama Stadium via 15 to 20 buses or shuttles.

To prevent ticket purchases by independent Turkish fans, Olympique Lyonnais has intensified communication regarding the prohibition of ticket resale. The club has already identified three groups that violated this directive. A formal notice will be sent to these groups, resulting in the suspension of their season tickets without refund. Additionally, the club reserves the right to impose stadium bans.

Lessons learned from past encounters

Depending on the outcome of the first leg on August 18, the Lyon prefect may issue decrees banning Turkish supporters or those identified as such from the city center on August 26. This measure aims to prevent potential clashes with local ultras.

Authorities plan to deploy three additional CRS (Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité) units alongside the usual forces at the stadium. This decision follows the lessons learned from the chaotic encounter with Beşiktaş in Décines-Charpieu on April 13, 2017, which saw violent clashes and crowd disturbances in the northern stand during the Europa League quarter-final first leg (2-1). Currently, 50,000 spectators are expected for this decisive match to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage.