Winner of 'Kauno Žalgiris' and 'Klaksvik' tie to face Dinamo Zagreb
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- FK Kauno Žalgiris will face Dinamo Zagreb in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
- The first match is scheduled to be played in Zagreb on August 4 or 5, with the second leg in Kaunas or the Faroe Islands on August 11.
- Winning this match would advance Kauno Žalgiris to the next Champions League qualifying stage and guarantee at least a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League main tournament.
Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb await the winner of the UEFA Champions League qualifying match between FK Kauno Žalgiris and Klaksvik. Dinamo Zagreb advanced after defeating Switzerland's Thun 4-3 on aggregate in the previous round.
The first leg of the potential tie between Kauno Žalgiris and Dinamo Zagreb is slated for August 4 or 5, likely to be held in Zagreb. The return match is scheduled for August 11, either in Kaunas or the Faroe Islands, depending on the outcome of the Kauno Žalgiris vs. Klaksvik fixture.
The decisive UEFA Champions League qualifying stage matches are scheduled for August 18/19 and August 25/26. However, the immediate focus for Kauno Žalgiris is their second qualifying round second-leg match against Klaksvik, which will take place on Wednesday, July 29, in Jonava. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.
A victory against Klaksvik would not only propel Kauno Žalgiris into the next round of Champions League qualification but also secure them a place in at least the UEFA Europa Conference League main tournament, along with a prize of over 3 million euros. The first leg between Kauno Žalgiris and Klaksvik concluded in a goalless draw, 0-0, in the Faroe Islands.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.