The UEFA Champions League qualifying match between Maccabi Haifa and Young Boys will take place at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
With just a single match standing between them and entry into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the upcoming encounter on Wednesday between Maccabi Haifa and Young Boys holds significant importance. Maccabi Haifa, having successfully making through qualifying rounds, started their journey in this competition from the first round. On the other hand, their Swiss counterparts, Young Boys, are aiming to enter in Europe’s premier club tournament.
Having won in both matches of their third qualifying round against Slovan Bratislava, Maccabi Haifa is now just a single step away from joining the Champions League group stage. At the beginning of their journey, Messay Dego’s team easily overcame, Hamrun Spartans, and then progressed past Moldovan champions Sheriff before defeating Slovan Bratislava in the last round. Even though the Israeli Premier League has yet to commence, Maccabi Haifa has already showcased their talent by defeating Beitar Jerusalem 3-1 in the Super Cup. Furthermore, they recently secured a spot in the Toto Cup final with a 2-0 win over Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Despite the start of their domestic season, Young Boys have not yet participated in the Champions League, as they prepare for their upcoming match at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Having clinched their 16th league title and their fifth in the last six years, the Swiss champions comfortably dominated the Super League in the previous season. In the ongoing 2023-24 campaign, they are unbeaten after four games, recording two wins and two draws. Young Boys players need to shine once more on Wednesday as they step into a challenging atmosphere in Haifa, aiming to secure an advantage in the first leg to carry into next week’s second leg.
Nitzan, Sundgren, Seck, Goldberg, Cornud, Jaber, Mohamed, Saba, Chery, Haziza, Pierrot
Racioppi, Janko, Lustenberger, Camara, Benito, Niasse, Ugrinic, Monteiro, Rieder, Nsame, Itten
| Opponents | Score |
| Maccabi Petach Tikva | 0-2 (W) |
| Slovan Bratislava | 3-1 (W) |
| Slovan Bratislava | 1-2 (W) |
| FC Sheriff | 4-1 (W) |
| FC Sheriff | 1-0 (L) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Luzern | 1-1 (D) |
| Winterthur | 5-2 (W) |
| Yverdon | 2-2 (D) |
| Lausanne | 2-1 (W) |
| Thun | 4-0 (W) |
The UEFA Champions League qualifying match between Maccabi Haifa and Young Boys will take place at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
| Maccabi Haifa vs Young Boys | Key Details |
| Date | August 23 (Israel) |
| Venue | Sammy Ofer Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Israel | 10:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Switzerland | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans in the Israel can catch the live action via Sport 1. At the same time, those in Switzerland can watch the match via Blue Sport D 2, Blue Sport, Blue Sport 1 Live.
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