UEFA has announced the subgroups ahead of the draw for the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League, where Croatian champion Rijeka is not seeded. Rijeka can face seeded teams such as Copenhagen, Ferencvaros, Lech, or the winner of the Ludogorets – Dinamo SK tie. The first legs are scheduled for July 22 or 23, with return legs on July 29 or 30. If Rijeka is eliminated, they will move to the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League. Other articles confirm that draws for Champions League and other European competition qualifiers are ongoing, with details on potential opponents for Croatian and regional clubs.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources focus on the challenges faced by Rijeka as a non-seeded team, emphasizing the competitive nature of the qualifying rounds and the opportunities for smaller clubs to compete on the European stage. They highlight the importance of fair competition and the potential for underdog success.
Center: Center-leaning sources provide straightforward reporting on the UEFA draw results, listing potential opponents and match dates without much editorializing. They focus on factual information about the competition structure and the implications for Rijeka and other regional clubs.
Right: Right-leaning sources emphasize national pride in Croatian clubs like Rijeka competing in European tournaments. They may highlight the strength of potential opponents and the importance of representing Croatia well internationally, sometimes stressing the difficulties posed by not being seeded.
