Amidst the cup frenzy in Braunschweig, this almost went a bit under the radar. Because last night, the playoffs for the Champions League were also played. At the draw on Thursday, there will be three ...
Amidst the cup frenzy in Braunschweig, this almost went a bit under the radar. Because last night, the playoffs for the Champions League were also played. At the draw on Thursday, there will be three newcomers, as Kairat, BodΓΈ/Glimt, and Pafos qualified for the top class for the first time.
Especially the Kazakh club Kairat caused a sensation. They defeated Celtic Glasgow, who are usually regularly represented in the CL, in a penalty shootout.
π¨ HISTORY IS MADE - THREE CLUBS secured the Champions League FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
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β π°πΏ Kairat
β π³π΄ BodΓΈ/Glimt
β π¨πΎ Pafos
π¨ THREE CLUBS ARE OUT!
β π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Celtic
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The last four spots for the CL group stage will be awarded tonight. With the Rangers, another Scottish club has a chance at the top class, but the first leg against BrΓΌgge went awry with a 1-3 defeat. Additionally, Basel plays against Kopenhagen, Benfica against Fenerbahce, and Qarabag Agdam against Ferencvaros Budapest.
The CL draw will take place on Thursday at 6 pm.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in π©πͺ here.
πΈ ERWIN SCHERIAU
Category: General Sports
