Miguel Vitor Breaks Down After Hapoel Be'er Sheva Misses Champions League Qualification
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva narrowly missed qualifying for the Champions League group stage after conceding late goals in extra time. Captain Miguel Vitor was seen crying on the bench following the defeat and was substituted due to injury.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva missed Champions League group stage by less than a minute.
- The team conceded two late goals in extra time leading to elimination.
- Captain Miguel Vitor broke down in tears on the bench after the loss.
- Vitor was substituted at halftime due to a chest injury.
- The defeat is considered one of the most painful for an Israeli club in Europe.
On August 25, 2026, Hapoel Be'er Sheva came agonizingly close to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage, missing out by less than a minute. The Israeli club conceded two late goals during extra time, resulting in a painful elimination from European competition. The team's captain, Miguel Vitor, a Portuguese-Israeli defender, was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears on the bench as the opposing team celebrated. Vitor was also substituted at the start of the second half due to a chest injury that prevented him from continuing the match. This moment marked one of the most heartbreaking exits for an Israeli team in European football history.
