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Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host CSKA Sofia Behind Closed Doors After UEFA Sanction

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First reported by Walla · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play CSKA Sofia in Batumi without fans after UEFA punished them for pyrotechnics use, imposing a 40,000-euro fine. The winner advances to face OFI Crete in the Europa League playoffs.

01Maccabi Tel Aviv banned from hosting CSKA Sofia with fans due to pyrotechnics use.
02UEFA fined Maccabi 40,000 euros for the incident during the Sheriff Tiraspol match.
03The match will be held in Batumi, Georgia, three days from the announcement, behind closed doors.
04The return leg is scheduled next week in Bulgaria with fans allowed.
05Winner advances to Europa League playoff against OFI Crete; loser enters Conference League playoffs.
06Maccabi preemptively halted ticket sales before UEFA's official decision.

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