Europa League Preview

CSKA Moscow vs Lyon: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for the Europa League clash

Lyon travel to the VEB Arena for the round of 16 first-leg match as they look for their first win on Russian soil

CSKA Moscow welcome Lyon to the VEB Arena in the Europa League first leg of the round of 16.

Lyon are hoping to make it through to the final - which will be held in the French city - but have never won a game in Russia.

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Viktor Goncharenko has been in charge of CSKA since December 2016 when he replaced Leonid SlutskiCredit: Getty - Contributor

What time is kick-off?

THIS game takes place on Thursday, March 8. 

The match will be held at the VEB Arena.

Kick-off is at 6pm.

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Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?

UNFORTUNATELY, this game is not being shown live in the UK. 

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You can keep up to date with all the latest action on the SunSport LIVE blog.

Marcal (right) is available for Lyon after he completed his suspensionCredit: AFP

What is the team news?

CSKA Moscow welcome Aleksandr Golovin back to the squad following the end of his suspension. 

They will be without Vasili Berezutski as he serves a one-match ban.

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Lyon have no new injury or suspension concerns ahead of the trip to Russia.

Manager Bruno Genesio can chose Marcal for the tie as he comes back from suspension.

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