Hajduk and Rijeka learn potential Conference League playoff opponents

Croatian football clubs Hajduk and Rijeka have been presented with their potential matchups should they advance to the playoff stage of the Conference League. The draw has set the stage for intriguing possibilities, contingent on both teams successfully navigating their upcoming third qualifying round ties.

Hajduk Split faces a significant hurdle in Lithuania's Žalgiris. If they manage to progress, their playoff opponent would be the winner emerging from the clash between Poland's Raków and Sweden's Hammarby. This potential fixture promises a stern test, pitting Hajduk against a team that has already proven its mettle in earlier rounds.

Meanwhile, Rijeka's path to the playoffs requires them to overcome Finnish side Ilves. Should they succeed, Rijeka could find themselves facing the victor of the match between Czech club Bohemians and Denmark's Midtjylland. This draw offers Rijeka a chance to compete against another European contender for a spot in the next stage of the competition.

The third qualifying round matches are scheduled for this Thursday and the following Thursday. The playoff games themselves are slated to take place on August 20 and August 27. Fans of both Hajduk and Rijeka will be eagerly awaiting the outcomes of these crucial qualifying fixtures, hoping to see their teams advance and compete on a larger European stage.