The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Ludogorets Razgrad vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana will take place at Ludogorets Arena on Thursday at 12:15 am IST.
On Wednesday evening, Ludogorets Razgrad will welcome NK Olimpija Ljubljana to Bulgaria for the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie. The winners of this two-legged contest will advance to the third qualifying round next month, where they will face either FK Zalgiris from Lithuania or the Turkish giants Galatasaray. The stakes are high as both teams vie for a chance to progress further in the prestigious tournament. Football fans eagerly await the action-packed matches, which will determine which club gets a step closer to their Champions League dreams.
Ludogorets initially faced an early exit from Champions League qualifying after a 2-0 away defeat to KF Ballkani in the first round. However, they mounted a remarkable comeback with a 4-0 victory in the second leg, securing a 4-2 aggregate triumph. Seeking only their third Champions League group stage appearance, Ludogorets had previously been eliminated in qualifying for the past six years. Despite a disappointing start in the Bulgarian First League, including a loss to newly-promoted Krumovgrad, they regained momentum with a 5-0 win against Etar VT and the impressive Champions League victory. With confidence soaring, they eagerly await Wednesday’s match.
Olimpija Ljubljana heads to Bulgaria after a 2-1 defeat against Koper in the new Slovenian PrvaLiga season’s opening game. Despite previously winning seven of their last eight matches, including Champions League first qualifying round victories, they couldn’t secure a win against Koper. Manager Joao Henriques experienced his first loss since June. Olimpija, aiming to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time, seeks redemption in the upcoming match against Ludogorets. The team’s current holders and three-time top-flight champions are eager to bounce back and enhance their chances of making history in the prestigious tournament.
Ludogorets Razgrad probable starting lineup: Padt, Witry, Plastun, Russo, Heister, Yankov, Piotrowiski, Goncalves, Despodov, Tissera, Tekpetey
NK Olimpija Ljubljana probable starting lineup: Vidovsek, Silva, Ratnik, Muhamedbegovic, Sualehe, Seslar, Doffo, Elsnik, Kvesic, Posavec, Nukic
Ludogorets Razgrad
| Opponents | Score |
| Etar | 5-0 (W) |
| FC Ballkani | 4-0 (W) |
| Krumovgrad | 1-3 (L) |
| FC Ballkani | 0-2 (L) |
| Univ Craiova | 2-0 (W) |
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
| Opponents | Score |
| Koper | 1-2 (L) |
| Valmiera | 2-1 (W) |
| Valmiera | 2-1 (W) |
| Rudar | 4-1 (W) |
| Primorje | 4-2 (W) |
The upcoming match between these two clubs is going to be the first time they ever meet on a football field.
The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Ludogorets Razgrad vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana will take place at Ludogorets Arena on Thursday at 12:15 am IST.
| Ludogorets Razgrad vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana | Key Details |
| Date | July 27 |
| Venue | Ludogorets Arena |
| Kickoff time in Bulgaria | 9:45 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Slovenia | 8:45 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Thursday) |
Football fans in Bulgaria can catch the live action via Diema Sport 3 while those in Slovenia can watch the match via SportKlub 1 Slovenia.
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