SloveniaNK Maribor has not qualified for European competitions after many years, unlike NK Aluminij from Kidričeva, which secured a historic title by winning the cup last season and thus entered the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. In the first round of qualifying, Aluminij will face Moldova's Sheriff Tiraspol, with the return match scheduled at Maribor's Ljudski Vrt stadium due to Kidričeva's stadium not meeting European standards. Aluminij's coach, Jure Arsič, expressed confidence in the team's preparations despite challenges like squad composition and new players adapting to the environment. He emphasized the importance of courage, self-belief, and unity for the European matches.
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