Super European Thursday: Olimpija practically through, Celje and Maribor in the lead (how did potential next opponents perform?)
Photo: Urban Lesjak & Luka Vovk / Sportida & Žan Pak
Although they have not yet secured advancement, the Slovenian clubs still competing for spots in the group stages of the European cups have been keeping an eye on the performances of potential opponents in the final qualifying rounds this week. This is especially true since all three members of the Prva Liga Telemach have gained advantages: Celje and Maribor with minimal leads, and Olimpija with a nearly unassailable position.
Celje, who won 1-0 against Shamrock at the Z’dežele stadium, awaited the first answers about a potential opponent in the final qualifying round for the Europa League on Tuesday. However, the anticipated information did not arrive as Malmo and PAOK ended their match with a draw. Malmo took the lead twice, but PAOK, who is pursuing Vanja Drkušić, equalized both times. The identity of the potential opponent will only be known after the return leg. If Albert Riera’s team fails again, they might face Armenian Pyunik in the Conference League at least for now. Pyunik won 1-0 away against Ordabasy on Thursday.
Before the match between Maribor and Vojvodina got underway on Thursday at Ljudski vrt, potential opponents for the purple team in the final qualifying round had already faced off in Finland. Ilves, despite their collective value of just over three million euros, made the most of their home advantage against the clear favorite Djurgården, ending the match with a 1-1 draw.
Olimpija, who performed admirably at Stožice with a convincing win over a lackluster Sheriff, will await the weaker team from the Rijeka – Elfsborg matchup. No team has an advantage after the first leg in the port city, with the result at Rujevica being 1-1. Slovenian midfielder Dejan Petrović played until the 73rd minute.
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