Sheriff Tiraspol and Aluminij clash in Europa League second‑qualifying round

The two‑leg tie between Sheriff Tiraspol and NK Aluminij resumes after a 0‑0 first‑leg draw in Moldova, with the return match scheduled at Ljudski vrt in Maribor. Sheriff, a frequent participant in UEFA competitions and currently ranked 141st by UEFA, will look to overturn the stalemate against the Slovenian side, which is playing one of the most significant matches in its recent history.

The winner advances to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, while the loser moves into the UEFA Conference League. Should Sheriff progress, they will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the next round; Aluminij, fourth‑placed in Slovenia’s PrvaLiga, hopes to achieve a historic European qualification.

Key details: the match will be officiated by a Swiss referee crew; Sheriff has amassed 79 Europa League appearances, while Aluminij made its European debut on 9 July with a 0‑0 draw in Tiraspol.