Rijeka has learned its opponent in the second qualifying round of the Champions League. The opponent will be the winner of the first qualifying round tie between Ludogorets and Dinamo Minsk. The first match will be played at Rujevica on July 22 or 23, with the return leg on July 29 or 30. If Rijeka is eliminated, it will continue in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Ludogorets is a regular participant in Champions League qualifiers and a multiple-time Bulgarian champion, while Dinamo Minsk is the Belarusian champion. Rijeka has participated in Champions League qualifiers three times and reached the playoff round last season.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets focus on the sporting achievement of Rijeka reaching the second qualifying round and emphasize the challenges faced by smaller clubs in European competitions. They highlight the importance of such matches for local pride and the development of football in the region.
Center: Center-leaning sources provide a straightforward report on the draw and the upcoming matches, focusing on factual information about the opponents, match dates, and Rijeka’s past performances in European competitions without much editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media may emphasize national pride and the competitive spirit of Rijeka as a Croatian club representing the country in European football. They might also highlight the strength of the opponents and the significance of advancing in the Champions League qualifiers for Croatian football prestige.
