Belgian footballUnion Sint-Gillis knows its opponent in the third qualifying round of the Champions League today (the draw starts at 12 noon). Benfica, with Vertonghen, Rangers and PSV, are possible opponents. In the event of a loss, Union is automatically assured of participation in the group stage of the Europa League. The first legs are scheduled for Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 August, the returns will follow a week later.
The posters in the third preliminary round are also taking shape in the Conference League today (draw from 2 p.m.). Anderlecht is seeded, just like Antwerp, which will first fight Kosovar Drita in the second preliminary round in the coming weeks. The first legs of the third preliminary round are on Thursday 4 August, the return legs on Thursday 11 August.
The possible opponents of Anderlecht:
KuPS Kuopio (Finland) OF Milsami Orhei (Moldavië)
Hajduk Split (Croatia)
B36 Tórshavn (Faeröer) OF Tre Fiori (San Marino)
Ararat-Armenia (Armenië) OF Paide City Team (Estonia)
The possible opponents of Antwerp:
Pogoń Szczecin (Poland) OF Brøndby (Denmark)
Dundee United (Schotland)
Saint Patrick’s Athletic (Ireland) OR Mura (Slovenia)
Seinäjoki (Finland) OF Lillestrøm (Norway)
With Esposito at the cannon and Trebel in the base: Anderlecht seem ready for the start of the competition after a resounding victory against Lyon
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