The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between Olimpija Ljubljana and Ludogorets Razgrad will take place at Stozice Stadion on Tuesday at 11:30 pm IST.
NK Olimpija Ljubljana and Ludogorets Razgrad will face off in the second leg of their Champions League second-round qualifying tie at Stozice Stadium on Tuesday. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with everything to play for. The winner of the midweek clash will progress to the third round and face either Galatasaray or Zalgiris. Both clubs are eager to secure a spot in the group stage of the competition.
Having resumed their domestic league, Slovenian champions Olimpija Ljubljana faced a 1-1 draw against Ludogorets Razgrad in the first leg of their Champions League second-round qualifying tie. After a dream start with an early goal by Timi Max Elsnik, they conceded an equalizer by Dominik Yankov just before half-time. Their Champions League engagements seemed to impact their performance in the Slovenian title defense, suffering a 2-1 loss to Koper before bouncing back with a 5-0 victory over Rogaska. Olimpija has limited experience in the Champions League proper, with their sole appearance resulting in a defeat to AC Milan in 1992-93. Nevertheless, playing at home could favor their chances in the competition.
Similarly, Ludogorets began their Bulgarian top-flight campaign with a defeat and a 5-0 win, just like Olimpija Ljubljana. They played a draw against Olimpija in their recent Champions League match. Unlike Olimpija, Ludogorets had no domestic fixtures over the weekend to focus on their upcoming Slovenian clash. They have experience in turning around initial setbacks, as seen in their 2-0 defeat to Ballkani in the first leg of the Champions League first-round qualifying, followed by a 4-0 win in the return fixture. Ludogorets has reached continental group stages in the last seven seasons and participated twice in the Champions League group stage. However, they have mostly been in Europa League and Europa Conference League in recent times.
NK Olimpija Ljubljana probable starting lineup: Vidovsek, Silva, Ratnik, Karamatic, Sualehe, Doffo, Elsnik, Seslar, Fadida, Pedro, Motika
Ludogorets Razgrad probable starting lineup: Padt, Witry, Russo, Plastun, Heister, Goncalves, Piotrowski, Despodov, Yankov, Tekpetey, Tissera
Olimpija Ljubljana
| Opponents | Score |
| Rogaska | 5-0 (W) |
| Ludogorets | 1-1 (D) |
| Koper | 1-2 (L) |
| Valmiera | 2-1 (W) |
| Valmiera | 2-1 (W) |
Ludogorets Razgrad
| Opponents | Score |
| Olimpija Ljubljana | 1-1 (D) |
| Etar | 5-0 (W) |
| FC Ballkani | 4-0 (W) |
| Krumovgrad | 1-3 (L) |
| FC Ballkani | 0-2 (L) |
| Results | Score |
| Olimpija Ljubljana draw Ludogorets | 1-1 |
The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between Olimpija Ljubljana and Ludogorets Razgrad will take place at Stozice Stadion on Tuesday at 11:30 pm IST.
| Olimpija Ljubljana vs Ludogorets Razgrad | Key Details |
| Date | August 1 |
| Venue | Stozice Stadion |
| Kickoff time in Slovenia | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Bulgaria | 9:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Tuesday) |
Football fans in Bulgarua can catch the live action via Play Diema Xtra while those in Portugal can watch the match via Canal 11.
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