Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances in Conference League After 2-2 Draw with Ludogorets

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets in Razgrad on July 30, 2026, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory to advance to the third round of the UEFA Conference League. This marks a significant milestone for the club, which has endured years of relegations, ownership changes, and struggles that distanced it from its historic status in Israeli football. The team’s success was highlighted by a brace from Kevin-Prince Boateng, who scored in the 16th and 56th minutes, and a crucial penalty save by goalkeeper Tzur Daph.

The match also underscored contrasting coaching situations: Ludogorets fielded a coach appointed just 11 days before the first leg, still trying to build cohesion, while Hapoel Tel Aviv continued the development process initiated by coach Eliniv Breda since his arrival in Hodorov. Breda has been instrumental in returning the club to the Israeli Premier League and maintaining positive momentum from the previous season. This advancement brings Hapoel Tel Aviv closer to reaching the group stage of a European competition for the first time since the 2012/13 season.