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Hapoel Be'er Sheva face arguably their toughest European assignment in recent years as they take on Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. Forced to host the match in Hungary, the Israeli champions will look to make home advantage count against one of Eastern Europe's most experienced continental clubs. Crvena Zvezda arrive boasting a squad packed with international quality and Champions League experience, while Hapoel have shown resilience throughout qualifying and strengthened their squad with the recent addition of Portuguese defender Pedro Amador. With a place in the Champions League play-offs at stake, Tuesday's first leg promises to be one of the standout ties of the qualifying round. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 local time (19:30 CET, 1:30 p.m. US Eastern).
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Hapoel are playing their European home matches in Hungary because UEFA has not permitted clubs from Israel to host continental fixtures domestically.
The Israeli champions recently strengthened their defense by signing Portuguese left-back Pedro Amador from Atlanta United.
Coach Ran Kozuch is expected to rely on experienced captain Miguel Vítor, midfielder Kings Kangwa, and striker Igor Zlatanović, while new signing Amador could also feature.
Crvena Zvezda
Red Star arrive with extensive Champions League experience and one of the strongest squads in the qualifying rounds.
Head coach Dejan Stanković has a largely healthy squad available and is expected to field a strong attacking lineup featuring veteran captain Aleksandar Katai and summer signing Marko Arnautović.
Midfielders Gojko Krunić and Abu Fani are expected to provide experience and control in the center of the pitch.
Predicted Line-ups
Hapoel Be'er Sheva (4-3-3)
Marciano; Mizrahi, Rotman, Miguel Vítor, Baltaxa; Yehoshua, Ventura, Kings Kangwa; Javon East, Igor Zlatanović, Zahi Ahmed
Crvena Zvezda (4-3-3)
Matheus; Seol Young-woo, Franklin Uchenna, Miloš Veljković, Matej Strika; Loizos Loizou, Abu Fani, Gojko Krunić; Aleksandar Katai, Marko Arnautović, Cham