Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Ludogorets Clash with Caution After Past Lessons

Hapoel Tel Aviv arrived in Razgrad, Bulgaria, ahead of their crucial match against Ludogorets, aiming to secure their progress after a 2-0 away win in Hungary. The team conducted their final training session on Bulgarian soil after arriving on Tuesday. Inside the club, the message to players is clear: nothing is guaranteed yet despite the favorable lead. The club recalled a similar situation in 2017 when Hapoel Be'er Sheva, after a 2-0 first-leg victory, faced a 3-0 deficit in Bulgaria but managed to advance due to away goals.

Hapoel Tel Aviv hopes to please the 1,450 fans who traveled to support them and continue their European campaign. Coach Eliniv Berda plans to keep the starting lineup unchanged, with Shanda Silva on the left wing and Emmanuel Boateng leading the attack. The expected lineup includes Asaf Tzur, Marcus Coco, Fernan Mayembo, Chico Alves, Doron Leidner; Lucas Palao, Adrian Krayev, Omri Altman; Shanda Silva, Satu Turiel, and Emmanuel Boateng.