Celjani will do their best to represent the city and SloveniaThe Celje football club has been drawn into a challenging group for the 2026/27 European League, featuring strong teams such as Bayer Leverkusen, Olympiakos Piraeus, and two Austrian clubs, Salzburg and Sturm Graz. Despite not securing a home advantage in their group, the team aims to compete actively rather than just participate. The group includes some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs, including a Greek powerhouse with a large fan base. Celje qualified for the group stage after progressing through the qualifying rounds, earning nearly nine million euros in prize money. They now face tough matches against teams like Olympiakos and will host other notable opponents at home.
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DeloIndependent🔒Center20 hr. agoThe article discusses the mixed reactions of Celje football club players after their group draw for the 2026/27 European League. The team, coached by Portuguese trainer Vitor Campelos, faced a disappointing loss in a crucial match against Slavia Bratislava, which affected their chances of securing a favorable position. Despite this setback, the players express excitement about competing in European competitions. The article mentions that they did not secure a home advantage 'capital' (likely referring to a strong home team), indicating potential challenges ahead.
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Total win for European competitors, two rounds very closeThe Slovenian football club Celje has been drawn into the group stage of the Europa League, facing teams including Bayer Leverkusen, Olympiacos, Ferencváros, Salzburg, Sturm Graz, Omonia Nicosia, NEC Nijmegen, and Ararat-Armenia. The draw was announced by UEFA in Monaco. This comes after Celje suffered a painful defeat in the playoff for the Champions League against Slavia Prague. In the first group, Celje will face Bayer Leverkusen away and Olympiacos at home. From the second group, they will face Ferencváros away and host Salzburg. From the third group, they will host Sturm Graz and face Omonia Nicosia away. From the fourth group, they will host NEC Nijmegen and face Ararat-Armenia away. The first round of matches is scheduled for September 16–17, with exact schedules to be announced by UEFA by Sunday. The final group stage match is set for January 28.
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