Slovan Bratislava take on the visitors Ferencvaros in the second leg of UEFA Champions League qualification quarterfinals. First leg result: 2-1. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 27th at Tehelné pole (Bratislava).
Slovan Bratislava took their first titles back in the 40s of the last century. They did not get lost in the conditions of dense competition of the united Czechoslovakia, and even in 1969 their became the owner of the Cup Winners' Cup. Since the separation of Slovakia, the "Sky Blue" have dominated there, although they have not stamped trophies in a row. But since 2019, the “gold” of the Fortuna League has not left Bratislava. There are certain successes at the international level as well. In 2011, 2014 and 2019, the Slovaks played in the group stage of the Europa League, last fall - in the same place, but in the Conference League. What never happened was to get into the main round of the Champions League. This time, so far, everything is going in favor of the wards of Vladimir Weiss. In the last round, they eliminated Dynamo Batumi (0-0 home and away, and a dramatic 2-1 in extra time in Georgia, with a decisive goal in the 123rd minute). And then also in Budapest they took a strong-willed victory.
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Ferencvaros involuntarily became a kind of arena for a long-standing dispute in football between Ukrainians and Russians, Dynamo Kyiv and Spartak. The fact is that the “Fradi” was brought to their peak by Sergey Rebrov, the legend of the people of Kyiv. With him, it was possible to dominate in the domestic arena, and in the Champions League they finally got to the group stage. But the ex-striker moved a year ago to Qatar. He was replaced by Cherchesov, former goalkeeper of the Red-Whites. Dominance in Hungary was preserved under him, another championship was taken there. But in Budapest, everyone is already looking forward to new successes in European competition. The Hungarians started there successfully. Everything that they did not score in Kazakhstan, having played in a goalless draw, they shipped at home, defeating the opponent 5-1. It was clear that it would be harder with Slovan. But still, having opened the score at home in the 70th minute, Ferencvaros managed to concede twice, on the 81st and 86th.
The last time the clubs played a head-to-head was exactly 30 years ago, in 1992. Then Slovan won 4-1 at home, after which they kept a goalless draw on the road. Bookmakers consider Ferencvaros to be the favorite of the confrontation, although they will play away in Bratislava. Slovan will definitely not give up their advantage so easily, and the Hungarians need to take risks. We are waiting for the bet on "both to score".
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score.
