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Fenerbahçe have guaranteed a minimum €4.3 million payout from UEFA after overcoming Sturm Graz 1–0 away to complete a 3–0 aggregate victory in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. The victory sets up a high-stakes play-off tie against French side Olympique Lyonnais, with a place in the lucrative 36-team Champions League league phase on the line. Financial Stakes & Champions League Jackpot By reaching the play-off round, Fenerbahçe have already locked in financial safety. Should the Turkish giants fail to overcome Lyon, they will receive €4.3 million as compensation before dropping into the UEFA Europa League group phase. However, eliminating Lyon will elevate Fenerbahçe into Europe’s flagship competition, securing a guaranteed base reward of €18.62 million for qualifying for the Champions League league stage. Play-Off Schedule Fenerbahçe will host the first leg before traveling to France for the decisive return match: - First Leg: Tuesday, August 18 (22:00 local time) at Chobani Stadium, Istanbul. - Second Leg: Wednesday, August 26 (22:00 local time) at Groupama Stadium, Lyon.