# 2026/27 UEFA Conference League playoffs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/202627-uefa-conference-league-playoffs
> Updated: 2026-08-20T05:00:07.000Z. Sources: 85. Developments: 6.

The 2026/27 UEFA Conference League playoff round is underway with results and fixtures emerging for the two primary matchups. Getafe CF secured a 3-1 victory against Partizan Belgrade in their first-leg playoff held in Madrid. Enes Ünal opened the scoring for Getafe in the 10th minute, but Partizan’s Demba Seck equalized in the 43rd minute. Despite Getafe receiving a red card for Abdel Abkar in the 68th minute, the Spanish side secured the win with late goals from Andrés García in the 87th minute and Johan Mohica in the 90th minute. This victory marks Getafe’s return to European competition after a six-year absence. Partizan coach Saša Ilić noted that his team struggled with defensive lapses and will face a difficult task in the return leg in Belgrade on 27 August.

In the other matchup, Atalanta and Hapoel Tel Aviv played to a 0-0 draw in their first-leg playoff at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. The match, which served as the competitive debut for manager Maurizio Sarri, was characterized by a tactical struggle against Hapoel’s 4-2-3-1 formation and a tense atmosphere involving approximately 1,200 to 1,500 Israeli supporters. Despite efforts from Scamacca and Raspadori for the Italian side, neither team could break the deadlock. Goalkeeper Carnesecchi made a significant save against Boateng, while Hapoel goalkeeper Tzur denied late opportunities from Scamacca, Krstovic, and Raspadori. The match was also marked by an early injury to defender Giorgio Scalvini, who was forced off in the 26th minute due to an ankle issue and replaced by Thomas Kristensen, who made his full club debut. Following the draw, Sarri expressed partial satisfaction but noted that the team is a “work in progress” and requires further transfer market reinforcements. The tie remains open ahead of the return leg at Miskolc Stadium in Hungary.

## Claims

- Atalanta will face the winner of the third‑qualifying round between Hapoel Tel Aviv and GKS Katowice in the Conference League playoff. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The playoff draw was held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The opponent will be known after the third‑qualifying round matches on 6 and 12 August. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The first leg of the playoff is scheduled for 20 August at Atalanta's home stadium in Bergamo. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The second leg of the playoff is scheduled for 27 August at the opponent's stadium. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The winner of the two‑legged playoff will advance to the group stage of the Conference League. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Atalanta is seeded as the top seed (head of series 1) in Group 1 of the Conference League main path. (single source)
- Other clubs drawn into the playoff round include Brighton, Ajax, Braga, Getafe, Freiburg, Monaco and PAOK. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Atalanta and Hapoel Tel Aviv draw 0-0 in Conference League playoff

Atalanta and Hapoel Tel Aviv drew 0-0 in the first leg of their Conference League playoff. Giorgio Scalvini was forced off early with an injury. The return leg will be held in Hungary.

51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atalanta-faces-hapoel-tel-aviv-in-conference-league-playoff-first-leg

### 2026-08-17: Atalanta faces Hapoel Tel Aviv in Conference League playoff

Atalanta begins its UEFA Conference League campaign against Hapoel Tel Aviv in a playoff first leg, marking Maurizio Sarri's competitive debut as head coach.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atalanta-to-face-hapoel-tel-aviv-in-conference-league-playoff

### 2026-08-17: Getafe defeats Partizan 3-1 in Conference League playoff

Getafe defeated Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in the Conference League playoff first leg, led by goals from Enes Ünal and Johan Mojica, despite playing with ten men for much of the second half.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-sikuani-and-salamanca-uds-secure-decisive-football-victories

### 2026-08-12: Atalanta to face Hapoel Tel Aviv in Conference League play-off

Atalanta BC will face Hapoel Tel Aviv FC in the UEFA Conference League play-off, with the first leg scheduled for August 20 in Bergamo.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atalanta-to-face-hapoel-tel-aviv-in-conference-league-playoffs

### 2026-08-03: Getafe to meet Partizan or Tobol winner in Conference League playoff

UEFA’s Conference League playoff draw pits Getafe against the winner of Partizan vs Tobol, with legs on 20 Aug (home) and 27 Aug (away). Getafe’s coefficient is 19,409 points, just below seeded level.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/getafe-to-meet-partizan-or-tobol-winner-in-conference-league-playoff

### 2026-08-03: Atalanta to face Hapoel Tel Aviv or GKS Katowice in Conference League playoff

Atalanta, seeded top in Group 1, will play the winner of Hapoel Tel Aviv vs GKS Katowice in a two‑legged Conference League playoff on 20 and 27 August, after the Nyon draw.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atalanta-to-face-hapoel-tel-aviv-or-gks-katowice-in-conference-league-playoff

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Cite as: 2026/27 UEFA Conference League playoffs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/202627-uefa-conference-league-playoffs
