Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hosts Sabah in Champions League Playoff Matches
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face Sabah in a two-legged playoff to qualify for the Champions League group stage. The first match will be held at Be'er Sheva's home venue on Wednesday, August 19, at 22:00 Israel time. The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, at 19:45 Israel time in Azerbaijan.
Due to stadium arrangements, Be'er Sheva will host their home playoff match at the Golsti Arena in Bucharest, Romania. This stadium, with a capacity of 14,050 seats, is the home ground of Rapid Bucharest. The scheduling and venue details were announced by Sport 5 on August 11, 2026.
These matches represent a critical 180 minutes for Be'er Sheva as they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage, marking a significant milestone for the club.
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