Former Maccabi Haifa Player Sabrina Analyzes Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva surprised many by defeating Red Star Belgrade earlier this week in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, advancing to the playoff stage. Their next opponent is Sabah, the unexpected champions of Azerbaijan. Xander Sabrina, a former Maccabi Haifa player who now plays for Sabah, spoke in an interview about the upcoming clash against Ran Kojuch's team.

Sabrina expressed confidence in his current team, stating they played very well and deserved their victory over Red Star Belgrade, highlighting that Sabah was the stronger team in both legs. He also celebrated scoring his first goal for Sabah and hopes to add many more. Regarding Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Sabrina acknowledged their strength, recalling that he faced them while playing for Maccabi Haifa. He anticipates two interesting matches, emphasizing that any team reaching the playoff stage is inherently strong.

The upcoming playoff matches between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Sabah promise to be competitive, with both sides eager to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage.