Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah Baku
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By שי מוגילבסקי
First reported by Walla · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah in the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, with growing fan support and squad reinforcements underway. Former Israeli player Roi Kehat, familiar with Sabah, says both teams share a similar high-pressing style, predicting a balanced contest. Sabah won their first league title last season and will host the match in a larger stadium, potentially drawing significant local support.
- 01Hapoel Be'er Sheva qualified for the Champions League playoff and expects over 1,000 fans in Bucharest.
- 02The club seeks two foreign players but they cannot play in the upcoming match against Sabah.
- 03Red Star Belgrade's coach resigned after losses to Be'er Sheva amid fan tensions.
- 04Former player Roi Kehat says Sabah and Be'er Sheva play similarly with high pressing and ball control.
- 05Sabah won their first Azerbaijani league title last season and will host at Qarabağ's stadium.
- 06Kehat favors Be'er Sheva slightly due to European experience and squad depth.
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