The UEFA Europa League match between Union SG and Lugano will take place at Stade Joseph Marien on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
Union SG and Lugano are set to commence their battle for a spot in the group stage of the Europa League on Thursday, as they meet in Belgium for the first leg of their playoff-round matchup. Both teams enter European qualifying at this point following their third-place finishes in their respective Belgian and Swiss top leagues in the previous season. This secures them places in either the Europa League or the Europa Conference League group stage, depending on the outcome of this playoff.
Union SG, securing a third-place finish in the Belgian Pro League last season, earned their place in this year’s Europa League playoff round. They commenced the current season with a strong showing, securing three consecutive victories in the Belgian Pro League against Anderlecht, Standard Liege, and Leuven. However, they faced their first setback with a 4-0 loss to Mechelen recently. With a desire to prove themselves, Blessin’s team seeks to gain an advantage in the first leg of the playoff on home soil.
They face Lugano, which has also enjoyed a positive start to their domestic season, marking their return to Europa League action after a two-year absence. After exiting Europa Conference League qualification last season, Lugano earned their place in this year’s Europa League playoff round by securing the third spot in the Swiss Super League. Under the guidance of Mattia Croci-Torti, Lugano started the new season with a focus on continuous improvement. With the momentum from a 7-0 victory over Gunzwil in the Swiss Cup first round, Lugano turns its attention to Europa League qualification. Their aim is to maintain their positive momentum and secure a positive result in the away leg before the return fixture at home next week.
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| Opponents | Score |
| KV Mechelen | 4-0 (L) |
| OH Leuven | 5-1 (W) |
| Standard Liege | 0-1 (W) |
| Anderlecht | 2-0 (W) |
| Feyenoord | 0-0 (D) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Yverdon | 6-1 (W) |
| FC Zurich | 3-0 (L) |
| St. Gallen | 1-0 (W) |
| FC Stade Lausanne | 0-3 (W) |
| Young Boys | 3-2 (L) |
The UEFA Europa League match between Union SG and Lugano will take place at Stade Joseph Marien on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
| Union SG vs Lugano | Key Details |
| Date | August 24 |
| Venue | Stade Joseph Marien |
| Kickoff time in the Argentina | 8:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:00 am |
In Belgium, fans can catch the game live on Sporza and Tipik and fans in Switzerland can catch the game live on RSI La 2.
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