Santa Coloma will be at home at the Estadi Nacional for the first leg of the Europa Conference League’s third qualifying round when they welcome AZ Alkmaar on Thursday at 17:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Santa Coloma have navigated their way to the third qualifying round by overcoming Penybont in the first qualifying round and Sutjeska in the second qualifying round. They overcame Penybont by winning at home 2-0 and drawing away 1-1, thus prevailing 3-1 on aggregate. Against Sutjeska, Santa Coloma lost away from home 2-0 before winning the home leg 3-0 thus moving ahead 3-2 on aggregate.
Santa Coloma will look to make the home advantage count again when they face AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. However, unlike the last two rounds, the first leg will be at home to Santa Coloma, which means they have to establish an early advantage.
The Dutch side AZ Alkmaar will look to make a good start away to Santa Coloma. They have won their last three friendly matches as they warmed up for the third qualifying round and the start of the Eredivisie season next weekend when they host Go Ahead Eagles.
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Neither side has reported significant fitness issues ahead of their first leg encounter on Thursday.
Prediction
AZ Alkmaar will win away to Santa Coloma to establish a solid advantage ahead of their second and home leg next week.
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