Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League Match Moved to Germany, Played Behind Closed Doors

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's upcoming Europa League away match against Union Saint-Gilloise will not be played in Belgium as originally planned. Instead, the game is scheduled to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany, on October 22, 2026, as part of the third round of the tournament. Furthermore, the match will be held without any spectators in attendance.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the Israeli league champions, announced the change, stating they were informed that hosting the game in Leuven, Belgium, where Union Saint-Gilloise typically plays its home matches, was not possible. The Belgian club reportedly sought a nearby stadium to allow for fan attendance but cited security reasons for the inability to do so.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva expressed regret over the decision, noting that fans of both clubs will be unable to attend the game. The team is currently in contact with other clubs that will host them later in the league stage and will provide updates on match locations as details become finalized.

This season, Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured their first point in the opening round with a 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb. They are set to face AZ Alkmaar in their second-round match.