The Yellows were drawn in the first round against the Latvian champions, who are ranked first in the country after 13 rounds in the 2020/21 season. • The first game is scheduled to take place in Bloomfield on August 18 or 19, but given the Corona restrictions, it is still unclear whether the match will take place in Israel.
Maccabi Tel Aviv players yesterday against BS. Will they move on to the second round?
Photo:
Alan Shiver
The first rival in Europe was determined. Maccabi Tel Aviv was drawn today (Sunday) at noon against Latvia Riga in the Champions League qualifiers as part of the first round draw that took place in Nyon, Switzerland. Riga champions Latvia, ranked first in the country after 13 rounds in the 2020/21 season will meet the Yellows on August 18 or 19 at Bloomfield. The Yellows are supposed to host the individual game, but in light of the Corona's limitations, it is still unclear whether the game will actually take place in Israel.
As you may recall, the Israeli champion was ranked in the first round draw, and in last night's reduction held by the UEFA, the 4 possible rivals were determined: Dynamo Brest (Belarus), FC Riga (Latvia), KP Tirana (Albania), Silks (Macedonia).
Patrick Van Leven. Will he guide the Yellows in the rematch as well? // Photo: Alan Schieber
Remember, the change this season is that the Champions League qualifiers as well as the Europa League will be played in a one-match method (instead of home and away), except for the Champions League qualifier playoffs which will be decided in two meetings. The identity of the host team at all stages (except the Champions League playoffs) will be determined as stated through a lottery.
In order to reach the home stage of the prestigious factory on the continent, Maccabi Tel Aviv will have to go through a total of 4 stages and 5 games (2 in the playoffs). Dates: First qualifying round: 18 / 19.8, Second qualifying round: 25 / 26.8, Third qualifying round: 15 / 16.9, Playoff stage: 22 / 23.9 and 29 / 30.9.
