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Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Battle for Conference League Spots Against Strong European Opponents

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First reported by Walla · 9 hours ago

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv face strong European teams in Conference League playoffs, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva edges closer to Champions League qualification after a home win over Sabail.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Swiss club Lugano in a tough Conference League playoff match.
  • 02Hapoel Tel Aviv plays Italian side Atalanta, 2023 Europa League champions, in the next round.
  • 03Lugano benefits from being mid-season while Israeli teams have only played Toto Cup games.
  • 04Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabail, gaining advantage before the second leg.
  • 05Hapoel Tel Aviv is 90 minutes from Champions League qualification or will enter Europa League if eliminated.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Battle for Conference League Spots Against Strong European Opponents
WallaCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Opts Against Postponing Opening Premier League Match Despite European Playoff

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