Hapoel Be'er Sheva Set for 2026/27 Europa League with Potential Juventus Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will not participate in the Champions League but will compete in the 2026/27 Europa League following their recent loss to Sabah. The club is expected to be placed in the fourth seeding pot based on their European coefficient points. Potential opponents from the top seed include major clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, AC Milan, AZ Alkmaar, and Olympiacos. Other possible rivals come from various seedings, including Real Sociedad, Marseille, Crystal Palace, and Hoffenheim.

The Europa League format mirrors the Champions League, with Be'er Sheva drawn against eight teams, two from each seeding pot, playing home and away matches. The top eight teams in the group stage advance directly to the round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th enter a playoff round. Historically, around 10 points have been sufficient to guarantee progression, with 13 points securing home advantage in playoffs and 16 points typically enough for direct qualification to the round of 16.

Financially, each win in the group stage earns 450,000 euros and a draw 150,000 euros, with Be'er Sheva already assured of 8.6 million euros in total. Advancing to the playoff round yields an additional 300,000 euros, direct entry to the round of 16 brings 1.75 million euros, quarterfinals 2.5 million, semifinals 4.2 million, and the final 7 million euros. The winner receives an extra 6 million euros plus 21.45 million euros for knockout stage achievements and a Champions League spot.

This upcoming European campaign offers Be'er Sheva significant competitive and financial opportunities, potentially including high-profile matches against elite European clubs such as Juventus.