Swiss football clubs face crucial European playoff second legs on Thursday, fighting to secure places in lucrative continental league phases across the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, according to match schedules and club reports.
Lugano Seeks Clean Passage in Georgia Against Maccabi Tel Aviv
FC Lugano enters the Conference League playoff second leg with a 2-1 aggregate advantage secured in the home fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to club reports. Due to ongoing security concerns in Israel, the return leg takes place in Georgia. Lugano manager Mattia Croci-Torti needs only a draw to advance his side into the 36-team league phase. The match streams uncommented on the Sport App at 17:50 CET.
St. Gallen Relies on Home Support to Overcome Nordsjaelland Deficit
FC St. Gallen faces a 1-0 deficit at home against Danish side FC Nordsjaelland after the first leg. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi delivered a standout performance in the opening match, preventing a wider margin, according to match summaries. Backed by their home supporters at the Kybunpark, the team aims to replicate their qualification run from the 2024/25 campaign. SRF info broadcasts the fixture live starting at 19:50 CET.
Sion Faces Uphill Battle Against Ajax Amsterdam
Head coach Didier Tholot’s side briefly held a first-half lead and equalized via penalty in the second half before conceding the decisive goals.
Thun Confronts Lech Posen Facing Severe Aggregate Deficit
FC Thun holds the steepest climb among Swiss entrants following a 0-7 defeat to Lech Posen in Poland, where the hosts built a 5-0 halftime lead. Swiss champions Thun also lost key players Michael Heule and Valmir Matoshi during the transfer window, according to club disclosures. If Thun fails to overturn the deficit on home turf, the club will drop into the Conference League league phase, guaranteeing at least one Swiss representative in autumn European competition. The match airs with commentary on the Sport App at 19:50 CET.
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