FC Lugano will most likely face a team from Cyprus in the round of 16 of the Conference League.
20.12.2024, 14:02
20.12.2024, 14:07
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APOEL Nicosia, Omonia Nicosia or Pafos again as well as the Slovenian champions Celje are possible opponents for the Ticino side in March.
In the case of Pafos, it would be a reunion. Lugano secured direct qualification for the round of 16 against the club from the south-west coast of the Mediterranean island on Thursday thanks to a 2-2 draw at the end of the league phase.
Pafos, on the other hand, will have to take a detour via the round of 16, where they will face league rivals and Cypriot Cup winners Omonia Nicosia in February. APOEL Nicosia will face Celje in a duel between two champions.
One of the winners of these two sixteen-final pairings will be Lugano's next opponent in the third-tier European Cup competition. The draw will take place on February 21, the day after the second legs.
The round of 16 will be played on March 6 and 13. As the seeded team, Lugano will have home advantage in the second leg. Due to the renovation of its own stadium, the Super League winter champions will once again travel to Thun.
