Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins 2-0 in European Return, Eyes Strong Away Leg Against Ludogorets

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked its return to European competition with a significant 2-0 victory over Ludogorets in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The win provides the Israeli club a strong advantage heading into the second leg next week in Bulgaria. Adrian Kravets, a key Bulgarian national team player for Hapoel, highlighted the team's improved compactness and determination during the match, noting they also missed some scoring chances. He emphasized the importance of completing the job in the upcoming away game while respecting their opponent.

Kravets also acknowledged the fans as the team's driving force, expressing regret that the match was not held in Tel Aviv where a crowd of 30,000 could have created an even more intense atmosphere. Looking ahead, he expects a very different challenge, warning that Ludogorets will have nothing to lose and stressing the need for a smart approach and maintaining a clean sheet early in the game. Kravets concluded by affirming the squad's motivation to restore Hapoel Tel Aviv to its former glory, a goal that fuels their efforts moving forward.