Hapoel Tel Aviv Draws 5,000 Fans to Europe for Conference League Match in Hungary

For the first time since 2014, Hapoel Tel Aviv is competing in a European tournament, facing Ludogorets tomorrow in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Approximately 5,000 fans traveled with the team to Miskolc, Hungary, an unusually high turnout for such an early stage of the season. The supporters are also organizing a march to the stadium to boost the team's morale.

The club hopes that the strong fan presence and enthusiasm will help bridge the gap against Ludogorets, a club with a significant European tradition and a much larger budget. On the sporting front, Daniel Dappa participated in training yesterday and is expected to be fit for the match. Coach Barada is keeping his options open regarding the striker and left winger positions, with Dappa competing against Emmanuel Boateng for the forward spot, while Shanda Silva and Mor Buskila vie for the other attacking role.

Most other positions in the squad have clear choices, with Doron Leidner likely to retain his place despite a less impressive performance in the recent European match against Beitar Jerusalem, where he was substituted early. The club is relying on both the players' readiness and the fans' support to advance in the competition.