Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Miller Reflects After Conference League Exit to CSKA Sofia

Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the UEFA Europa Conference League after a 4-3 aggregate loss to CSKA Sofia on Thursday night. Despite a spirited comeback attempt in the second leg, Maccabi fell short and will now face Lugano in the Conference League playoffs. Coach Kenny Miller expressed satisfaction with his team's performance during the match, emphasizing their belief in victory and their quality as a team when playing at their usual level.

Miller highlighted that the critical factor in their elimination was their subpar performance in the first leg last week, which led to costly mistakes and goals conceded. He noted that Maccabi was dominant in the second leg and well-prepared for their opponent, but errors such as turnovers and lapses in concentration ultimately proved decisive. Miller praised the team's resilience and ability to silence the passionate home crowd in Sofia through their play.

Looking ahead, Miller stated that preparations for the upcoming Conference League playoff against Lugano have already begun. The primary goal remains to reach the group stage of a European competition this season, and the team will focus on being fully ready to secure advancement in next week's match.