Fifth in Ligue 1 last season, the Aiglons want to take an option on Thursday in Israel to join the final phase of European competition.
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The Aiglons are two games away from the final phase of the Europa League conference. To validate their ticket, Lucien Favre’s men must pass the Maccabi Tel-Aviv obstacle. They have the opportunity to make the difference already Thursday August 18, in Israel, before the return, August 25, in Nice.
When going to Bloomfield Stadium, which hosted the Champions Trophy on July 31, the Gym is still looking for its bearings. LThe people of Nice had to settle for draws in the first two days of Ligue 1.
Opposite, Maccabi Tel-Aviv went through a preliminary round in C4, beating Aris Salonika (2-0, 1-2), while their championship has not yet started. Lhe Israeli team relies on its star striker, Eran Zahavi (35), back at the club after six years of career abroad (notably at PSV Eindhoven).
The match takes place as a new outbreak of violence hits the region. If the friendly match between Juventus Turin and Atlético de Madrid has been canceled, UEFA has maintained the duel between Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Nice.