Trabzonspor advances at home!
Trabzonspor has advanced to the next round in the UEFA Europa League 2nd qualifying round, defeating Slovakia's Ruzomberok 1-0 at home, following a 2-0 away win.
In the second leg of the Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, Trabzonspor hosted Slovakia's Ruzomberok at Papara Park.
The claret-blue team secured the victory with a goal from new transfer Denis Draguș in the 65th minute, winning the match 1-0 and the tie 3-0.
Trabzonspor’s Next Opponent
Trabzonspor will face Rapid Wien in the Europa League 3rd qualifying round. The first matches of the 3rd qualifying round will be played on August 8, with the return legs on August 15.
35th Victory in Europe
Trabzonspor played their 95th match in Europe's second-tier competition, organized as the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League. The Black Sea team has achieved 38 wins, 22 draws, and 35 losses in these 95 matches.
Abdullah Avcı's Two Changes
Head coach Abdullah Avcı made two changes from the starting eleven that won the first leg 2-0. Bardhi and Umut Güneş were benched, with Cihan Çanak, who scored the second goal in the first match as a substitute, and new transfer Malheiro taking their places.
In the first match against Ruzomberok, Ozan Tufan played as a right-back. With Malheiro playing right-back in this match, Tufan moved to midfield.
Borna Barisic, who was injured in the first match, was included in the squad. Savic, whose registration was delayed, new transfer Okay Yokuşlu, and Hüseyin Türkmen, who is not yet physically ready, were not included in the squad.
