UEFA 2026/27 tournament paths set for Latin American players

The roadmaps for the 2026/27 UEFA club competitions have been established following official draws. In the UEFA Champions League, Venezuelan winger Gleiker Mendoza will represent Shakhtar Donetsk against major opponents such as Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

The UEFA Europa League features a significant contingent of Venezuelan players, including Christian Makoun with Levski Sofia, Luis Balbo with Sturm Graz, Jon Aramburu, Yangel Herrera with Real Sociedad, and Alejandro Gomes with Olympique Lyon. Yerwin Sulbarán may also join the competition depending on his promotion from RB Salzburg's reserve team.

In Turkey, Panamanian player Michael Amir Murillo and his club Besiktas JK have confirmed their opponents for the Europa League league phase. Besiktas will play four home matches against Marseille, Union SG, Crystal Palace, and H. Beer-Sheva, while their away fixtures include Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic, Omonia, and Hoffenheim.