Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Travel to Poland Amid Ultras Concerns Ahead of Katowice Match
Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to fly to Poland for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third qualifying round match against Katowice on Wednesday. The Israeli club aims to secure advancement to the playoff round after a 2-0 victory in the first leg, where they will face Atalanta if successful.
Approximately 500 Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters are expected to accompany the team to Poland despite concerns about the local ultras. The Katowice fan base has a history of criminal incidents, violence, and hostility toward Israel, prompting heightened police presence around the stadium and its vicinity. Polish authorities have been investigating individuals linked to the Katowice ultras organization for some time, with a major crackdown occurring in April 2026 following a key insider's cooperation with law enforcement.
In team news, Douglas Aveso, Hapoel Tel Aviv's high-profile summer signing, is likely to be included in the squad for the Katowice match and may make his debut. The Ghanaian midfielder joined the club on a four-year contract worth a record 2.2 million euros, filling the gap left by Loizos Loizou, and will wear jersey number 35.
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