Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Draw Potential Conference League Playoff Opponents
The playoff draw for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers is underway, determining potential opponents for Israeli clubs Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv if they advance to the decisive playoff round before the group stage. Both teams must first overcome their current qualifying matches: Beitar Jerusalem faces Austria Vienna, while Hapoel Tel Aviv plays against Polish side Katowice.
If Hapoel Tel Aviv progresses, possible opponents include Atalanta, Freiburg, the winner between Panathinaikos and CSKA Sofia, the winner between Linfield and Rapid Vienna, and the winner between Sheriff Tiraspol and St. Gallen. Beitar Jerusalem's potential rivals are the winners of Braga vs. Dinamo Minsk, Dinamo Kyiv vs. Qarabag, Partizan Belgrade vs. Tobol, and Lugano vs. Runavik.
Additionally, Maccabi Tel Aviv's possible playoff opponents, should they reach this stage, mirror those of Beitar Jerusalem, including Braga or Dinamo Minsk, Dinamo Kyiv or Qarabag, Partizan Belgrade or Tobol, and Lugano or Runavik. The draw was broadcast live on Sport 5 on August 3, 2026, at 15:05 local time.
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