Lausanne-Sport faces a challenging tie against SK Sigma Olomouc in the UEFA Conference League knockout phase, with the first leg taking place in the Czech Republic on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Swiss side is the last remaining team from Switzerland competing in European competition this season, adding extra weight to the encounter.
Ahead of the match, Lausanne-Sport manager Peter Zeidler and captain Olivier Custodio shared their analysis with the press. Zeidler noted the similarities between the two teams, stating, “The SK Sigma Olomouc counts 30 points, exactly like us, and occupies the same position in its championship. That’s already an interesting parallel.”
Zeidler emphasized the importance of preparation, saying, “We have analyzed their last three matches, with one win and two defeats. We have precise information, both on their individual players and their collective organization. It’s a very technical team, with a high passing quality. We prepared for this match with even more thoroughness than a league match, because in Switzerland we regularly face the same opponents. Here, we had to discover a latest environment.”
The manager views the tie as evenly matched, explaining, “I consider this double confrontation as a 50/50. Tomorrow will be the first half. next week in Lausanne, the second, with possibly extra time. All scenarios are possible. Our goal is clear: to obtain the best possible result away from home, a draw or, ideally, a win. But we are fully aware of the qualities of SK Sigma Olomouc.”
Despite the pressure of representing Swiss football on the European stage, Zeidler stressed the importance of focus. “It’s a pride to represent Swiss football and to be the last Swiss club still involved in Europe. But when the referee blows the whistle, we won’t sense about YB, Basel, or the other teams in the championship. The essential thing will be to stay focused on our game. The pride exists, of course, but it must not interfere with the content of these two matches.”
Recent reports indicate that Lausanne-Sport faced a tough contest in Olomouc, with players acknowledging the difficulty of the match. MSN reports that the team showed solidarity despite being dominated, and a stronger performance will be needed in the second leg to secure qualification.
The return leg is scheduled for next week in Lausanne, where the team will appear to capitalize on home advantage. SofaScore confirms the first leg kicked off at 17:45 UTC on February 19, 2026, at Andruv Stadion in Olomouc.
Peter Zeidler remained reserved in pre-match press conferences, offering limited insights into his strategy. Facebook.com highlights the interesting dynamic of these pre-match exchanges.
Lausanne-Sport will need to overcome a lack of spark shown in their initial encounter with Olomouc’s players, according to Carton-Rouge.ch, if they hope to advance in the competition. Leman bleu reports that Lausanne managed to escape Olomouc with a decent result, despite a challenging performance.
