In the upcoming Conference League playoff matches, the Armenian teams "Pyunik" and "Noah" will face clubs from Slovenia and Slovakia.
"Pyunik" will meet the champion of Slovenia, the club "Celje." The Slovenian club ended up in the Conference League after losing to Ireland's champion "Shamrock Rovers" in the Europa League, with an overall score of 3-2 after extra time in the second leg.
The "Celje" club is notable for having Jean Karnicnik, one of the best players of the recent Euro 2024, in its ranks. The matches between "Pyunik" and "Celje" will take place on August 22 in Armenia and August 29 in Slovenia.
Let us remind you that "Pyunik" advanced to the third round of the Conference League after defeating Kazakhstan's "Ordabasy" with an overall score of 2-0.
The vice-champion of Armenia, "Noah," will meet Slovakia's "Ružomberok" club in the Conference League playoff. The Slovak team advanced to the next stage after defeating Croatia's "Hajduk" with an overall score of 1-0. The only goal in this encounter was an own goal by the Croatian side.
The matches between "Noah" and "Ružomberok" will take place on August 22 in Armenia and August 29 in Slovakia. The winner of this clash will also secure a place in the group stage of the Conference League.
"Noah" sensationally defeated Greece's AEK in the third round with an overall score of 3-2.
Thus, an Armenian-Slovenian showdown will take place in the Conference League playoff. The winner of this duel will secure a place in the tournament's group stage.
Both Armenian clubs will compete for a spot in the main stage of the European tournament. If both teams advance to the group stage, it will be a historic moment for Armenian football, and both clubs have a fairly high chance.
It should be noted that the match dates are still tentative. The official schedule will be known only in the evening of August 16. It is likely that one of the Armenian teams will play on the Champions League days — Tuesday or Wednesday.