The draw for the Conference League playoff round took place at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. During the event, potential opponents were determined for the teams advancing to the main tournament bracket. Special attention was paid to the fate of the Ukrainian Cup holders, whose path in European competitions turned out to be dependent on the results of other matches.
Who could become Dynamo's opponent
As a result of the draw, it became known that the team led by Ihor Kostyuk, in case of successfully passing the current stage, will meet the winner of the pair "Twente" (Netherlands) - "DAC 1904" (Slovakia). This means that the Kyiv team will have to prepare for a possible meeting with one of the strong clubs of Central Europe.
However, it is premature to talk about specific details of the future confrontation. To get to the playoff round, Dynamo must first overcome the Azerbaijani "Karabakh" in the third qualifying round. It is this match that will be decisive for the continuation of the European campaign.
Calendar and match format
The third qualifying round matches are scheduled for August 6 and 13. According to the UEFA regulations, the first match will take place in Lublin, Poland, where Dynamo will act as nominal hosts. The return match will take place in Baku on the opponent's field.
If the Kyiv team cannot overcome "Karabakh", their performance in the European campaign of the 2026/27 season will be finally completed. Thus, the upcoming matches will be critically important for the ambitions of the Ukrainian club on the international arena.
Context and background
Earlier, it was reported that the Greek "Olympiacos" excluded Roman Yaremchuk from their plans in the Champions League. This event also caused a wide resonance among fans and experts, but it does not directly affect the current situation with Dynamo.
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