Lincoln Red Imps host Inter Club d'Escaldes in Champions League first‑qualifier

Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps will meet Andorra’s Inter Club d'Escaldes in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first‑qualifying round tie on Tuesday at a Gibraltar stadium. Both clubs entered the competition as domestic champions – the Red Imps after winning the 2025‑26 Gibraltar Football League, and Inter Escaldes after securing the 2025‑26 Andorran Primera Divisió title and the national cup.

The match marks the first competitive encounter between the two sides. Lincoln will be led by new head coach Juanma Pavón, who takes charge of his first competitive game, while Inter will be guided by manager Felip Ortiz. Lincoln’s recent form includes a 4‑1 league victory over Lynx, and Inter’s latest win came in the Andorran cup final, a 1‑0 triumph over Atletic Club d'Escaldes. The return leg is scheduled for the following week in Andorra.

Both clubs have experience in early‑stage European qualifiers, with Lincoln previously reaching the UEFA Conference League group stage and Inter regularly featuring in Champions League early rounds but never advancing beyond the opening round.