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Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem Prepares for Historic UEFA Women’s Champions League Debut Against PAOK Thessaloniki

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First reported by Mako · Jul 21, 2026

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Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem’s women’s team is preparing for its first UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier against PAOK Thessaloniki after winning the Israeli league. The match takes place Wednesday in Greece as part of a mini knockout tournament. The team strengthened its roster with international players and is highly motivated to make history.

01Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem won its first Israeli Women’s Premier League title, qualifying for UEFA Women’s Champions League.
02The team faces Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki Wednesday in the first round of qualifiers in Greece.
03Katamon retained most players and added international talents including Costa Rican goalkeeper Daniela Solera.
04The qualifier format is a mini knockout tournament with the winner advancing to face Hungarian club Ferencvaros.
05Coach Tzach Sharoni emphasized the team’s readiness and focus on winning the historic European debut.
06The match will be held in Veria, Greece, with a historic number of Israeli women’s football fans expected to attend.

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