Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano

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UEFA Europa Conference League · Aug 27, 2026 · 16:00

Final score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–1 FC Lugano

Match preview

The UEFA Europa Conference League clash on August 27, 2026, sees Maccabi Tel Aviv host FC Lugano in a fixture where both sides are desperately seeking a turnaround. Maccabi come into this game in dismal form, having lost all of their last five matches, contributing to a season record of three wins, one draw, and eight losses. Their defensive vulnerabilities are stark, conceding 26 goals while only scoring 10, highlighting a struggle at both ends of the pitch.

Lugano’s situation is even more precarious, with their Conference League campaign so far yielding three straight losses, four goals scored, and nine conceded. With a 0% win rate, the Swiss side will be looking to their manager to inspire a performance that can spark their European journey. For Maccabi, the narrative is about stopping the rot and re-establishing some home confidence. Watch for which team can settle first and exploit the other's evident lack of defensive solidity. The midfield battle will be crucial in dictating tempo and creating chances in what promises to be a cagey affair, with both teams likely prioritizing avoiding another defeat.

Standings

FC Lugano: #24 · 0 Pts · 0 P (0W 0D 0L)

Recent form

Maccabi Tel Aviv

L Aug 20, 2026: FC Lugano 2–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
W Aug 13, 2026: CSKA Sofia 1–3 Maccabi Tel Aviv
L Aug 6, 2026: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 CSKA Sofia
W Jul 30, 2026: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 Sheriff Tiraspol
W Jul 23, 2026: Sheriff Tiraspol 0–5 Maccabi Tel Aviv

FC Lugano

W Aug 20, 2026: FC Lugano 2–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
D Aug 13, 2026: NSI Runavik 2–2 FC Lugano
W Aug 6, 2026: FC Lugano 2–0 NSI Runavik
W Jul 29, 2026: Dukagjini 1–5 FC Lugano
W Jul 23, 2026: FC Lugano 1–0 Dukagjini

Head-to-head

2026-08-20T18:30:00+00:00: FC Lugano 2–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv

Lineups

Maccabi Tel Aviv

FC Lugano (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

16. D. von Ballmoos, 6. A. Papadopoulos, 17. L. Mai, 3. H. Delcroix, 46. M. Zanotti, 25. U. Bislimi, 8. A. Grgic, 21. Y. Cimignani, 11. R. Steffen, 27. D. Dos Santos, 91. K. Behrens

Match events

27' Card Yellow Card — A. Papadopoulos (FC Lugano)
36' Card Yellow Card — M. Zanotti (FC Lugano)
58' Card Yellow Card — M. Zanotti (FC Lugano)
58' Card Red Card — M. Zanotti (FC Lugano)
63' subst Substitution 1 — K. Behrens (FC Lugano) (assists: D. Moncada)
63' subst Substitution 2 — D. Dos Santos (FC Lugano) (assists: D. Kelvin)
65' subst Substitution 1 — T. Asante (Maccabi Tel Aviv) (assists: N. Ben Harush)
65' subst Substitution 2 — E. Sokler (Maccabi Tel Aviv) (assists: E. Madmon)
68' Card Yellow Card — R. Steffen (FC Lugano)
69' Goal Penalty — D. Peretz (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
70' Card Yellow Card — M. Camara (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
79' Goal Normal Goal — D. Moncada (FC Lugano) (assists: Y. Cimignani)
81' subst Substitution 3 — I. Shahar (Maccabi Tel Aviv) (assists: H. Layous)
82' subst Substitution 3 — R. Steffen (FC Lugano) (assists: B. Karimov)
82' subst Substitution 4 — A. Papadopoulos (FC Lugano) (assists: A. Kendouci)
90'+2 Card Yellow Card — U. Bislimi (FC Lugano)