Ferencváros set to meet Trabzonspor in Europa League play‑offs

The UEFA draw on Monday confirmed that if Hungarian side Ferencváros defeats Polish club Górnik Zabrze in the Europa League third‑qualifying round, the winner will face Turkish side Trabzonspor in the play‑off round. Ferencváros host Górnik Zabrze on 5 August at the Groupama Arena, with the return leg scheduled for 13 August in Poland. A loss would send Ferencváros to the Europa Conference League.

The matchup revives a recent rivalry: the two clubs met in the 2022‑23 Europa League group stage, with Ferencváros winning 3‑2 at home and losing 1‑0 away. The draw also narrowed Ferencváros’s possible opponents, listing Trabzonspor among other potential teams such as Sint‑Truiden, Hapoel Be’er‑Sheva and Ararat‑Armenia.

The upcoming fixtures are crucial for Ferencváros, who aim to secure a place in the Europa League group stage after progressing through four qualifying rounds.