Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will face Bulgarian side Ludogorets tonight in Razgrad for the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. Ahead of the crucial fixture, we have gathered all the statistical data, head-to-head history, and key details you need to know before kickoff.
Hapoel arrives for the decisive 90 minutes in Bulgaria holding a 2-0 victory from the first leg held at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary.
Despite the advantage built in the first half of the tie, the club emphasizes that nothing is guaranteed. The Reds will need peak tactical discipline, focus, and sacrifice on the pitch against a strong Bulgarian opponent, aiming to protect their lead, fight for every ball, and take another step toward the Conference League third qualifying round.
Match Information
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Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 21:00
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Competition: UEFA Conference League, Second Qualifying Round (2nd Leg)
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Venue: Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad (Bulgaria)
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Referee: Sayat Karabayev (Kazakhstan)
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Assistant Referees: Aleksey Dolgikh (Kazakhstan), Sergey Kalachyov (Kazakhstan)
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Fourth Official: Georgy Chekhovsky (Kazakhstan)
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Broadcaster: Sport 2 HD
History Speaks
Tonight, Hapoel Tel Aviv will mark its 112th match in European competition history. To date, the club's continental record stands at 50 wins, 20 draws, and 41 defeats, with a goal difference of 160-130 (+30) in favor of the Reds.
Tonight’s clash against Ludogorets will be Hapoel Tel Aviv’s fourth match on Bulgarian soil. We look back at the three previous encounters played in the country:
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2002/2003 (UEFA Cup, Qualifying Round) – 0-1 Win vs. Partizani Tirana: Due to the security situation in Israel, Hapoel was forced to host the match at the Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia. A goal by Yossi Abukasis in the 49th minute and a dramatic penalty save by Nir Rachmin in the 83rd minute secured a precious win for the Reds.
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2002/2003 (UEFA Cup, First Round) – 1-0 Loss vs. FC Kärnten: This home match was also relocated to Sofia, Bulgaria. The Austrians won 1-0 through a fluke goal in the 44th minute, but Hapoel advanced to the next round thanks to a commanding 4-1 aggregate victory.
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2013/2014 (UEFA Europa League, Second Qualifying Round) – 1-4 Win vs. Beroe Stara Zagora: A memorable away match in Bulgaria that ended in a dominant performance by the Reds. Lucas Sasha (5'), a brace by Omer Damari (9', 53'), and a goal by Itay Shechter (60') sealed a resounding away win en route to the next round.
