Celje will look to leverage their impressive home form as they host Egnatia Rrogozhinë in a crucial UEFA Champions League qualifier on July 28, 2026. The Slovenian champions come into this fixture in strong domestic form, having won three of their last five matches, drawing one and losing just one. Their overall record of 9 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, coupled with 26 goals scored, highlights their attacking prowess, though 19 conceded suggests potential vulnerabilities at the back.
Egnatia, while having played fewer matches, have shown resilience with a 50% win rate from their last four outings, securing two wins, one draw, and one loss. They’ve scored 5 and conceded 4, indicating a more cautious, defensively organised approach. The key narrative for Celje will be to break down Egnatia’s compact defence early and exploit any set-piece opportunities. Egnatia, meanwhile, will aim to absorb pressure and hit Celje on the counter, making a tight, tactical affair likely. Watch for Celje's attacking midfielders to dictate play, while Egnatia's disciplined backline will be under immense scrutiny.
98. M. Dajsinani, 28. E. Sota, 33. E. Bitri, 19. A. Xhemajli, 22. G. Jaime, 20. K. Loukili, 17. A. Kryeziu, 7. Fernando Medeiros, 29. A. Yago, 9. S. Bakayoko, 10. A. Albanese
Match events
21' Goal Own Goal — D. Hrka (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
34' Goal Normal Goal — M. Kvesic (Celje)
60' subst Substitution 1 — D. Adjessa (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: I. Gruda)
60' subst Substitution 2 — A. Yago (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: E. Ndreca)
68' Card Yellow Card — P. Daniel (Celje)
69' subst Substitution 1 — M. Avdyli (Celje) (assists: R. Pozeg)
69' subst Substitution 2 — M. Zabukovnik (Celje) (assists: Y. Dukuly)
73' Card Yellow Card — Y. Dukuly (Celje)
81' subst Substitution 3 — P. Sirvys (Celje) (assists: A. Dionkou)
81' subst Substitution 4 — A. Kucys (Celje) (assists: A. Kotnik)
81' Card Yellow Card — Fernando Medeiros (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
82' subst Substitution 3 — K. Loukili (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: N. Ajetovikj)
89' subst Substitution 5 — P. Daniel (Celje) (assists: I. Calusic)
90'+3 Card Yellow Card — G. Jaime (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
90'+1 Card Yellow Card — I. Gruda (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
97' Goal Penalty — M. Kvesic (Celje)
98' subst Substitution 4 — E. Sota (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: G. Smajli)
98' subst Substitution 5 — A. Kryeziu (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: J. Montenegro)
100' Card Yellow Card — A. Dionkou (Celje)
105'+3 subst Substitution 6 — M. Kvesic (Celje) (assists: D. Vuklisevic)
114' Goal Normal Goal — G. Smajli (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
115' Card Yellow Card — A. Tutyskinas (Celje)
116' subst Substitution 6 — G. Jaime (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: A. Aleksi)
120'+1 Goal Penalty — S. Seslar (Celje)
120'+1 Goal Missed Penalty — E. Bitri (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
120'+2 Goal Penalty — A. Tutyskinas (Celje)
120'+2 Goal Penalty — A. Xhemajli (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
120'+3 Goal Penalty — Y. Dukuly (Celje)
120'+3 Goal Missed Penalty — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
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