UEFA draws set European play‑off matchups for German and Austrian clubs

On Monday, UEFA conducted the draw for the play‑off rounds of its three club competitions – the Champions League at 12:00, the Europa League at 13:00 and the Conference League at 14:00 – from its headquarters in Nyon. German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg was placed in the Conference League draw, seeking a spot in the group stage. The Austrian representatives – LASK, Sturm Graz, Red Bull Salzburg, Austria Wien and Rapid Wien – received a list of possible opponents across the three competitions, with specific pairings outlined for each path. The final qualifying ties are scheduled for the second half of August, with first‑leg matches on 18‑20 August and return legs on 25‑27 August.