Four Slovenians are also in the running for the multi-million euro deal

Three more players who will participate in the main part of the Champions League will be announced today. They will receive attractive bonuses of close to 19 million euros. The favorite is probably Istanbul, where Galatasaray will host Young Boys (2:3). Sparta Prague and Salzburg will maintain their good advantage in the first matches at home against Malmo and Dynamo Kyiv (2:0). All Slovenian qualifiers will start work on Wednesday. The team of Max Elsnik and Vanja Drkušić will face Bodo/Grimmt in Slovenia against Red Star, while Konan Bajlic will host Midtjylland in Bratislava with Slovenia.

Champions League qualifiers, play-offs (rematches):

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Today, the three teams in the Champions League will compete in Istanbul, Prague and Salzburg, all of which will receive a generous prize of nearly 19 million euros and at least eight games under the new competition format. The most diverse and even match may be the fiery Turkish home game at the Ram Park Stadium, where Galatasaray will tie the score with Swiss champions Young Boys.

Six, seven or eight Slovenians among Europe’s elite?

Jan Oblak has been playing in the Champions League since 2014 and he has already defended his title in the final.
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The midday match will be even more interesting in terms of the performance of Slovenian footballers. Currently, five Slovenians have already obtained the privilege that every European footballer dreams of, that is, to play in the famous Champions League. They are Captain of the Slovenia national team Jan Oblak With Atletico, Benjamin Cesco exist Kevin Campbell Debut from Leipzig Jon Gorenc Stankovic exist Tommy Horvath Together with Sturm from Graz, these five Slovenians will surely play in the Champions League if they do not move elsewhere before the end of the summer transfer window. However, they are not the only Slovenians to receive such an honor. There will surely be at least one, and even three more, to join them.

The qualifying tie between Crvena Zvezda and Boda/Glimt ensured that at least six Slovenians would definitely appear in the Champions League. In Norway, the hosts fared better on artificial turf, beating serial champions Serbia 2-1. He applauded his teammates’ victory from the stands Nino Zugel. The young Kolosek player was in Keke’s squad for Euro 2024 this year, but due to health issues he is not fully ready to play. His last appearance for the club was on July 13, from northern Norway, but he will not be available for the return leg in Belgrade.

Red Star fans will be preparing for an infernal atmosphere for Wednesday night’s clash between the Serbian and Norwegian heroes.
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However, both of his international teammates will apply to play for Red Star. Timmy Max Elshnik exist Vanja DelkucicThe defender, on loan from Zenit, is still waiting to make his debut in the shirt of the Serbian giants. Unlike Friday’s domestic league match, when Bodo/Grimt thumped Sarpsborg 6-0, the red and whites did not play in the Serbian First League last weekend. They are resting for this year’s competition, where they will try to join the European elite with the help of 50,000 loud fans.

Bajrić has eliminated Celjane and Belca

Slovenia also eliminated the Slovenian champions in the qualifiers.
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Similar to the Slovenian duo at Red Star, he will also have to deal with the Scandinavians on Wednesday Kenan BailikThe former Olimpia defender has already eliminated several of his fellow Slovaks in the Champions League qualifiers. Series Slovak champions, he struck the coup for Celje in the second qualifying round, beating them 5-0 at home, and then also eliminated his defending champions Nicosia Apel. Newly promoted retired players of the national team Vision Caucasianis trying to make it to the Champions League. He drew 1-1 in Denmark last week, so a home win could fill his pocket.

Dinamo Zagreb will defend their biggest advantage in the second leg of the play-offs. Later in the afternoon, in Baku away against Qarabag, he will defend the three-goal advantage (3:0).

The draw for the Champions League will take place on Thursday in Monaco. The losers of the Champions League play-offs will play in the league part of the Europa League.

Champions League qualifiers, play-offs (rematches):

Tuesday, August 27:

Wednesday, August 28: