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Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Heavy 3-0 Defeat to CSKA Sofia in Europa League Qualifier

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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League qualifier first leg, marking a major failure. The club admitted poor performance and faces slim chances to advance, likely dropping to the Conference League playoffs. Coach Kenny Miller and players remain hopeful for a comeback in the second leg in Bulgaria.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League qualifier first leg.
  • 02The club admitted it was one of their worst European performances ever.
  • 03Coach Kenny Miller’s tactical choices and player performances were widely criticized.
  • 04Key players Roy Revivo and Sigiv Yehezkel were absent due to injury or other reasons.
  • 05The team lacks a central playmaker and a specialist for set pieces.
  • 06Maccabi aims to overturn the deficit in the second leg but faces slim chances to advance.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Heavy 3-0 Defeat to CSKA Sofia in Europa League Qualifier
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Challenges After 3-0 Loss to CSKA Sofia
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Setbacks After 3-0 Loss to CSKA Sofia Ahead of Return Leg

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