Hapoel Tel Aviv Draws Largest Overseas Crowd Among Israeli Clubs in European Qualifiers
The first qualifying round for Israeli football clubs in European competitions has concluded, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv advancing to the next stages. Due to security concerns in Israel, all matches were held abroad. UEFA released official attendance figures for each club's home games outside Israel.
Hapoel Tel Aviv attracted the largest crowd, with 3,944 fans attending their match against Ludogorets in Miskolc, Hungary. Beitar Jerusalem followed with 2,651 spectators at their game versus Larnaca in Ploiești, Romania. Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 1,014 fans in Batumi, Georgia, against Sheriff, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva had the smallest attendance of 397 in their match against Vikingur in Szombathely, Hungary.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva entered the qualifiers knowing they would face at least two more rounds in Europe, while Maccabi Tel Aviv expected at least one more stage. These attendance numbers reflect the total official UEFA-reported fans present at each game, highlighting the strong support Israeli teams continue to receive despite playing abroad.
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