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Ferencvaros vs Vojvodina — Hungarian giants travel to Novi Sad under a new coach

Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 This first leg is actually staged at Vojvodina's own Karađorđe Stadium in Novi Sad, with Ferencvaros the visiting side despite carrying the bigger reputation and being treated as favourites for the tie overall. It is a

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Hajduk Split vs Zilina — Croatian runners-up open at Poljud

Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Hajduk Split launch their European campaign at a packed Poljud on Thursday night against Slovak side Žilina, in a tie that pits a big, well-supported Croatian club chasing continental relevance against a Slovak cup winner with genuine

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CSKA Sofia vs Derry City — cup pedigree against Irish grit

Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 CSKA Sofia host Derry City at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday, with the Bulgarian side arriving as clear favourites off the back of a cup triumph that has reshaped their season. Derry, making a rare trip

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Sheriff Tiraspol vs Aluminij — Moldovan pedigree hosts a European debutant

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Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj — a neutral-venue opener with plenty on the line

Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Dynamo Kyiv open their European campaign on Thursday against Romanian side Universitatea Cluj, but "home" is a relative term: with the war in Ukraine still preventing matches on home soil, Dynamo will host this first leg

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Qarabag vs Vestri — Champions League pedigree meets Icelandic fairytale

Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Qarabag host Vestri at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on Thursday, and on paper this looks like one of the more lopsided pairings of the round. Qarabag were a Champions League league-phase side only months ago,