What to watch in the cups: will Sima Rangers shoot out the LM and can Fiorentina make a comeback?

On Thursday evening it will be clear which teams will be fighting in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League groups in the autumn. Which rematches should you not miss given the results of the first matches?

Panathinaikos vs. Braga

Panathinaikos didn’t play a bad game in Portugal, with a goal late on they are in contention for the LM group and will make up a one-goal deficit. At home the green and white can do twice as much, Braga will have hell to pay.

PSV vs. Rangers

At Ibrox Park the spectators saw four goals and a draw, great football is expected in the rematch. Abdallah Sima may get his first look at the Champions League in his career, he will probably play again. The Dutch club is still the favourite.

Aris Limassol vs. Slovan Bratislava

The Bratislava team has made a head start at home, but it will be harder in Cyprus. Moreover, we know Slovan in the preliminaries, so many times in recent years they have already failed. For the Slovakian champion, the experience of cups plays, which Aris does not have.

Sheriff vs. Klaksvik

Tiraspol have beaten Real Madrid or Inter in the past, but they are already seasoned. Klaksvik, on the other hand, have entertained this season, going 1-1 at home and will be aiming for the Europa League in Moldova. Either way, already being assured of the Conference League is a huge achievement for the Faerians.

Bodo Glimt vs. Sepsi

It’s probably a formality, but the Romanian side earned a very valuable draw at home against the favourites. The Norwegians may be slightly nervous, but on the other hand they have everything in their hands in front of full stands. A non-relegation would be pleasing from a coefficient point of view.

Brann vs. Alkmaar

Again the Norwegians, this time a different position. Brann drew away as an underdog, now they can knock last year’s Conference semi-finalist at home. Just another confirmation of how much football has gone up in Erling Haaland’s country.

Fiorentina vs. Rapid Vienna

And even the ECL finalist is shaking. Fiorentina lost 0:1 in Vienna and will be under pressure at home. Rapid have fallen off the European scene a bit in recent years, the Italians should not allow an unexpected exit.

Source: UEFA