HNK Rijeka will host Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League qualifying round. Having recently won the Croatian top-flight and hoping to make a mark in Europe, Rijeka is under pressure after a mixed pre-season. Their recent form has included two defeats in three outings, raising concerns about their competitiveness. Despite this, Ludogorets enters the match with confidence from a successful domestic campaign. Rijeka's squad is expected to mirror their last friendly performance, relying on key players to deliver in this critical tie for European advancement.
HNK Rijeka aims for Champions League qualification after winning the Croatian league and hopes to overcome inconsistent friendly form, while Ludogorets looks to maintain winning momentum.
Rijeka is entering this stage of the competition for the first time since 2017-18, determined to advance further after previous disappointing exits in other European tournaments.
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