Lugano Continues Historic Unbeaten Run After Eliminating Maccabi Tel Aviv

Swiss club FC Lugano is on an exceptional run of form, remaining undefeated in all official matches since eliminating Maccabi Tel Aviv from the Conference League in late August. The team, managed by Matias Croci-Torti, has not lost a single game since the second leg against the Israeli club, which ended in a 1-1 draw, securing Lugano's advancement with a 3-2 aggregate score.

Since that August encounter, Lugano has achieved significant victories in the Swiss Super League, including a 3-1 away win against Basel, a 2-2 draw with Young Boys, and decisive wins over St. Gallen, Lausanne, and Luzern. The team currently leads the domestic league standings by nine points, with 11 wins and one draw in 12 matches. This strong performance positions them to potentially win their first-ever league championship, having been runners-up three times previously. Their only major title to date is the Swiss Cup in 2022.

Lugano's momentum has also carried into European competition. In the Conference League group stage, they secured a 3-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade and an even more impressive 5-2 away win against Spanish La Liga side Getafe. After two matchdays, Lugano boasts a perfect record in the competition, being one of only eight teams with maximum points. They currently sit second in their group on goal difference, ahead of their upcoming match against Lithuania's Žalgiris.

The team's remarkable streak, which began shortly after their tie with Maccabi Tel Aviv, includes overcoming challenges such as playing with ten men and coming back from a deficit in the second leg against the Israeli club. This sustained success highlights the significance of their earlier victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.