If Hapoel Be'er Sheva is eliminated from the UEFA Champions League qualifying, they will face Czech champions Viktoria Plzen in the playoff for the Europa League league stage, according to N12 sports journalist Ben Goldfriend. The first leg is scheduled for August 20, with the return leg a week later.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva now knows its potential path in the UEFA Europa League should it fail to advance past the current Champions League qualifying round. According to N12 sports journalist Ben Goldfriend, the Israeli champions would face Czech side Viktoria Plzen in the playoff for the Europa League league stage, with the first leg on August 20 and the return leg a week later.
The Zioneer has reported that Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Icelandic champions Vikingur 2-0 in the Champions League second qualifying round, advancing to face Red Star Belgrade in the third round. The outcome of that tie will determine whether the club enters the Champions League group stage or drops into the Europa League playoff.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva previously learned its potential Champions League playoff opponent if they were to beat Red Star Belgrade. The contingency for the Europa League is now also clear, pending the result of the upcoming matches against the Serbian champions.
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